Foundations of American Government and Key Constitutional Principles

The video tutorial explores the U.S. Constitution, highlighting its ratification and key principles such as popular sovereignty, republicanism, limited government, federalism, and individual rights. It explains how power is derived from the people, the election of representatives, the division of government powers, and the protection of individual freedoms. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these principles in shaping government decisions and their impact on daily life.

What does the principle of Popular Sovereignty imply?

• Power is derived from a monarch.

• Power is derived from the people.

• Power is derived from the military.

• Power is derived from the judiciary.

In a republic, how are government officials chosen?

• They are appointed by the monarch.

• They are elected by the people.

• They are chosen by the military.

• They inherit their positions.

Who had the right to vote in the United States in 1788?

• All men and women.

• Only white, landowning men.

• All citizens over 18.

• Only government officials.

What is the main idea behind Limited Government?

• Government officials have unlimited power.

• Government officials must follow the law like everyone else.

• Government officials can change laws at will.

• Government officials are above the law.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

• Legislative

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To eliminate the need for a judiciary.

• To centralize power in the executive branch.

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful.

• To allow one branch to control the others.

What is Federalism?

• A system where only the national government has power.

• A system where power is centralized in the national government.

• A system where states have more power than the national government.

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments.

Which of the following is a reserved power for the states?

• Printing money

• Establishing schools

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate trade

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

• The rights of foreign nations

• The rights of government officials

• The rights of individual citizens

• The rights of corporations

Which of the following is a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

• Right to free education

• Right to free healthcare

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote