Principles of Government Explained Through Engaging Scenarios

Devita introduces her channel and discusses the principles of government, including checks and balances, federalism, individual rights, limited government, popular sovereignty, and separation of powers. She provides examples and encourages viewers to engage with her content.

What is the main focus of Devita's video?

• History of law

• Principles of government

• Economic policies

• International relations

Which principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

Federalism is derived from which amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

What does the principle of individual rights protect?

• Government authority

• State power

• Individual liberties

• Economic stability

What is the belief behind limited government?

• Government should control all aspects of life

• Government should be abolished

• Government should have unrestricted power

• Government should have certain restrictions

Popular sovereignty is best described as:

• Power held by the people

• Power held by the military

• Power held by the government

• Power held by the judiciary

Which principle involves the division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

What is an example of popular sovereignty in action?

• A president being elected by the people

• A law passed by the judiciary

• A military coup

• A government decree

Which principle is highlighted by the phrase 'government for the people, by the people'?

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Individual rights

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers?

• To increase executive power

• To centralize authority

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To eliminate the judiciary