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WorksheetsOhio US Government EOC
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 11mins
Define popular sovereignty.
governmental authority is derived from the people. Under this principle, government governs with the consent of the governed.
people choose the Supreme Court justices.
the government must adhere to strict rules.
checks and balances are a key principle in the Constitution.
Define limited government.
government can only spend the money that's available.
government can only exercise the powers granted to it. Government must be conducted according to the rule of law.
limits are given on the number of senators that a state has.
people grant power to the government.
Define federalism.
the national government has all power.
the states have all political power.
system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent units. Shared powers between the national government and the states.
power comes from the people.
Define separation of powers.
distribution of governmental powers among independent branches.
senators are elected by the people.
the government is sovereign over its people.
the idea of federalism plays a large role in the operation of the government on a daily basis.
What are checks and balances?
balancing the national budget
electing officials to represent the nation
making sure that Congress votes in a way that satisfies constituents.
a system for controlling government power.
Citizens vote to allow the local government to collect a tax levy. This is an example of ______________.
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
federalism
The president vetoes a bill passed into law by Congress. This is an example of what concept?
Popular Sovereignty
separation of powers
limited government
Checks and Balances
States are permitted to make their own laws concerning marriage, speed limits, and voting requirements. These are examples of which concept?
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
limited government
The government is not permitted to deny anyone their due process rights when they accuse someone of committing a crime. This reflects the principle of ____________________.
limited government
popular sovereignty
federalism
checks and balances
The legislative branch makes laws, the judicial branch interprets laws, and the executive branch enforces them. What concept is this?
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
The senate votes to approve (confirm) cabinet members appointed by the president. Which branch is checking the power of which other branch?
the executive branch is checking the power of the legislative
judicial checking the power of the legislative
legislative checking the power of the executive
executive checking the power judicial
Congress votes to add an amendment to the Constitution that makes something constitutional that was previously determined to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
legislative checking judicial
executive checking legislative
legislative checking executive
judicial checking legislative
Congress overrides a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses.
executive checking legislative
judicial checking legislative
legislative checking executive
executive checking judicial
