Foundations of American Government: The Seven Principles of the Constitution

The video tutorial discusses the seven principles of the U.S. Constitution: federalism, limited government, republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, and individual rights. Each principle is explained in detail, highlighting its significance in the foundation of the government. The tutorial emphasizes how these principles serve as the building blocks of the country, ensuring a balanced and fair governance system where power is distributed and checked among different branches and levels of government.

What are the seven principles that form the foundation of the U.S. government?

• Federalism, Limited Government, Republicanism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights, Popular Sovereignty

• Democracy, Monarchy, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights, Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government

• Federalism, Limited Government, Republicanism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights, Democracy

• Federalism, Democracy, Republicanism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights, Popular Sovereignty

Which principle involves the division and sharing of powers between national and state governments?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

What inspired the Founding Fathers to establish a limited government?

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

How do citizens participate in republicanism?

• By serving in the military

• By voting and electing representatives

• By writing laws

• By paying taxes

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

• To allow each branch to do the job of another

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate the need for a judicial branch

• To combine the powers of all branches

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Federal

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

What is the role of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To allow each branch to operate independently

• To ensure that each branch can limit the powers of the others

• To give the president ultimate authority

• To remove the need for a legislative branch

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• The president is elected for life

• The government is led by a king

• The people have the right to vote and govern themselves

• The government has absolute power

What document lists the individual rights protected by the government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which principle ensures that individual freedoms are protected by the government?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights