7 Principles of Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'Power of the People' in the U.S. Constitution?

• The government controls all decisions without input from citizens.

• The power of government is derived from the people.

• Only elected officials have power, not the citizens.

• The President has absolute authority.

Open Ended

Why is it important that the power of government comes from the people in a democracy?

Multiple Choice

Which principle is illustrated by the idea that the powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

Open Ended

How do representative elections ensure that the people have a voice in making laws?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers are shared by both federal and state governments?

• Taxation

• Declaring war

• Issuing passports

• Regulating interstate commerce

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of checks and balances among the branches of government?

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To let Congress control the courts

• To eliminate the need for laws

Open Ended

How does the Bill of Rights protect the basic rights of US citizens?

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase 'Power of gov. comes from the people' mean in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• The government is chosen by the people and must serve them.

• The government has unlimited power over the people.

• Only wealthy individuals can participate in government.

• The government is controlled by a king or queen.

Open Ended

How does the principle of 'Power of the People' influence the structure of the U.S. government?