Principles of American Government

The video tutorial covers the seven principles of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on popular sovereignty, republicanism, limited government, and individual rights. It explains how the Constitution outlines the structure of the government and the principles guiding the nation. The video discusses the historical context of the Constitution, the power of the people through voting, the limitations on government power, and the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights.

What historical event led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean?

• Power of the people

• Power of the judiciary

• Power of the government

• Power of the states

How do people exercise their power in a republic?

• By forming political parties

• By appointing judges

• By directly making laws

• By voting for representatives

Which body is composed of members chosen by the people every second year?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Executive Branch

What is the principle of limited government?

• The government can do anything it wants

• The government has only the powers written in the Constitution

• The government is above the law

• The government can change the Constitution at will

Which of the following is a power of the President?

• To pass laws

• To make treaties with Senate approval

• To declare war

• To appoint state governors

What is prohibited by the principle of limited government?

• Holding elections

• Forming political parties

• Creating a national bank

• Establishing a national religion

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To expand government powers

• To create new states

• To protect the people from the government

• To establish a national religion

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What principle ensures that the government does not overreach its power?

• Limited government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty