Fundamental Political Principles_CE.2a

Front

Which principle is defined as the people rule?

Back

democracy

Front

The government and those who govern are bound by law (no one is above the law)

Back

rule of law

Front

People are the source of any and all governmental power.

Back

consent of the governed

Front

Government is not all powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.

Back

limited government

Front

A senator being pulled over for speeding would be an example of ____________

Back

rule of law

Front

People give their "permission" to the government by voting.

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consent of the governed

Front

An officer can't search your car without a warrant

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limited government

Front

A city elects a city council to create laws for its citizens

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representative government

Front

An elected Congress of the United States most closely resembles which type?

Back

representative government

Front

All people, including those who govern, are bound by the law according to this principle of American Democracy.

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Rule of law