U.S. Government Principles and Powers

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 tutorial highlights the historical context of the Constitution's creation, emphasizing the power of the people, the role of voting, and the limitations placed on government powers. It also discusses the Bill of Rights and its role in protecting individual freedoms.

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

• The American Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The French and Indian War

What does the term 'popular sovereignty' refer to?

• The power of the judiciary

• The power of the states

• The power of the people

• The power of the government

How do people exercise their power in a republic?

• By forming political parties

• By appointing judges

• By directly making laws

• By voting for representatives

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the U.S. government?

• To appoint the President

• To be chosen by the people every second year

• To make treaties

• To command the military

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 controlled by the military

• The government is led by a monarch

Which of the following is a power of the President?

• To establish religion

• To declare war

• To appoint ambassadors

• To make laws

What is prohibited by the principle of limited government?

• Freedom of speech

• Establishing a national religion

• Voting for representatives

• Creating a military

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a national religion

• To protect individual rights against government overreach

• To protect the government from the people

• To expand government powers

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government