Principles of Government Quiz

What is the idea that the power and authority of the government come from the people, who express their will through voting and elections?

• Oligarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Popular Sovereignty

• Divine Right

What is the division of governmental responsibilities among different branches to prevent the concentration of power in one entity?

• Dictatorship

• Separation of Powers

• Totalitarianism

• Authoritarianism

What is the system in which each branch of government has the ability to limit or control the actions of the other branches, ensuring that no single branch becomes too powerful?

• Fascism

• Checks and Balances

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

What is the system where citizens elect individuals to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf in the government?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Government

• Totalitarianism

• Anarchy

What is the principle that everyone, including government officials, is subject to and accountable under the law?

• Despotism

• Rule of Law

• Martial Law

• Feudalism

What is the system of government where power is divided between a central government and individual states?

• Unitary Government

• Federalism

• Confederation

• Dictatorship

What is the legal principle that safeguards individuals from arbitrary or unfair state or federal laws?

• Due Process

• Direct Democracy

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances