Principles of Government

What is the definition of a principle?

• A principle is a random idea without any real significance.
• A principle is a casual suggestion that can be ignored at will.
• A principle is a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as a foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
• A principle is a temporary guideline that changes frequently.

According to the video which two documents represent the most important documents in the foundation of U.S government?

• Articles of Confederation and the Emancipation Proclamation
• Magna Carta and the Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
• Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers

Which of the following principles are laid out in the Declaration of Independence?

• Rule of Law, Due Process, Federalism

• Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Freedom of Religion

• Natural/Inalienable Rights, Liberty, Equality, Justice

• Majority Rule, Consent of the Governed, Republic

According to the video what does rule of law mean?

• The rule of law means that laws are optional.
• The rule of law means that laws can be ignored by anyone.
• The rule of law means that only some people follow the law.
• The rule of law means that everyone is subject to the law.

What is federalism?

• Federalism is a political ideology promoting monarchy.
• Federalism is a system of government that divides power between federal (government of the U.S) and state (Florida).

• Federalism is a system of government that gives all the power to federal (government of the U.S) and none to state (Florida).

• Federalism is a system where all power is centralized.

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers and checks and balances in government?

• To ensure that laws are applied equally to all citizens

• To divide authority between national and state governments

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• To protect individual freedoms like religion and speech