Fundamental Principles of Government

What is the definition of 'Fundamental' according to the notes?

• Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. 'The basics'.

• A minor detail that is not important.

What is the definition of 'Principle' according to the notes?

• A core truth that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. 'Your morals'.

• A temporary guideline used for specific situations.

Limited Government: Defined As: The government is ________ - it may only do those things given the power to do.

• not all powerful

• above the law

What does Limited Government mean?

• Government is only as powerful as the people, the Constitution, and the other branches allow it to be.

• Government has unlimited power over its citizens.

Republicanism: Defined As: A system of government where people ________ to make laws and decisions for them.

• elect representatives

• inherit positions

What does Republicanism mean?

• Citizens have a voice in government through elected representatives.

• A system where a king or queen rules the country.

Checks and Balances: Defined As: A system where each branch of government can ________ of the other branches, so no one branch becomes too powerful.

• limit the powers

• ignore the actions

Which fundamental principle of American government means the government can only do what the Constitution allows?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which fundamental principle of American government ensures that all government power comes from the people who elect their representatives?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Which fundamental principle of American government divides the government into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial? (Fill in the blank)

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty