U.S. Government Principles and Rights

The video tutorial covers the seven principles of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on popular sovereignty, republicanism, limited government, and individual rights. It begins with a historical context of America's independence and the formation of a new government. The tutorial explains how the Constitution empowers the people through popular sovereignty and republicanism, where citizens vote for representatives. It also highlights the concept of limited government, where governmental powers are restricted by the Constitution. Finally, it discusses individual rights, emphasizing protections against government overreach as outlined in the Bill of Rights.

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

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The American Civil War

• The American Revolutionary War

What does the term 'popular sovereignty' refer to?

• The power of the government

• The power of the people

• The power of the President

• The power of the Congress

How do people exercise their power in a republic?

• By voting for representatives

• By directly making laws

• By appointing judges

• By forming political parties

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

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Executive Branch

• The House of Representatives

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 appoint state governors

• To declare war

• To make treaties with Senate approval

• To pass laws

What is prohibited by the principle of limited government?

• Creating new states

• Holding elections

• Amending the Constitution

• Establishing a national religion

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To protect individual rights from government overreach

• To establish a national religion

• To outline the duties of the President

• To expand government powers

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

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

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism