US Constitution: The Concept of Limited Government

The video discusses the principle of limited government in the US, contrasting it with authoritarian regimes. It explains how the US Constitution establishes a government with checks and balances across three branches. The Bill of Rights further limits government power, protecting individual freedoms. The 14th Amendment extends these limits to state and local governments. However, national security concerns sometimes lead to relaxed privacy protections, sparking public protests.

What is a key feature of a limited government as described in the US Constitution?

• Unlimited power for the executive branch

• A single branch of government

• Checks and balances among branches

• No restrictions on government power

Which document was added to the US Constitution to safeguard individual and state rights?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

• Right to vote

What significant change occurred after the ratification of the 14th Amendment?

• The Constitution was rewritten

• The federal government gained more power

• The Bill of Rights' limitations were extended to state and local governments

• The Bill of Rights was abolished

How have some people reacted to government surveillance in the name of national security?

• By ignoring the issue

• By demanding more government control

• By supporting increased surveillance

• By protesting for the protection of their rights