Worksheets1.9 Limited Government
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 11mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Bureaucratic
Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting laws?
Administrative
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which of the following is a way the U.S. Constitution limits government power?
Centralized government
Direct democracy
Separation of powers
Unlimited power to the president
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Unanimous vote
Two-thirds majority vote
Simple majority vote
Three-fourths majority vote
What can the Supreme Court do to check the power of Congress?
Pass new laws
Declare laws unconstitutional
Elect congressional leaders
Veto legislation
What does the rule of law principle state?
Laws are applied only to citizens
Government officials have immunity
Laws are not applicable to the President
Everyone must follow the law
What is an example of an individual right protected by the Constitution?
Right to bear arms
Right to vote
Freedom of speech
Right to privacy
Which principle ensures that government officials are not above the law?
Checks and Balances
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Federalism
What does 'due process of law' ensure?
Citizens can make laws
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system
Government actions are arbitrary
Laws are interpreted by the executive branch
