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1.9 Limited Government

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Federalism

d)

Checks and Balances

2.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Bureaucratic

3.

Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting laws?

a)

Administrative

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Judicial

4.

Which of the following is a way the U.S. Constitution limits government power?

a)

Centralized government

b)

Direct democracy

c)

Separation of powers

d)

Unlimited power to the president

5.

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

a)

Unanimous vote

b)

Two-thirds majority vote

c)

Simple majority vote

d)

Three-fourths majority vote

6.

What can the Supreme Court do to check the power of Congress?

a)

Pass new laws

b)

Declare laws unconstitutional

c)

Elect congressional leaders

d)

Veto legislation

7.

What does the rule of law principle state?

a)

Laws are applied only to citizens

b)

Government officials have immunity

c)

Laws are not applicable to the President

d)

Everyone must follow the law

8.

What is an example of an individual right protected by the Constitution?

a)

Right to bear arms

b)

Right to vote

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Right to privacy

9.

Which principle ensures that government officials are not above the law?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Federalism

10.

What does 'due process of law' ensure?

a)

Citizens can make laws

b)

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system

c)

Government actions are arbitrary

d)

Laws are interpreted by the executive branch