Fundamental Principles of Government

Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?

The people are the source of all government power.

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

Which basic principle allows each branch of government to restrict the power of the other branches so that no one branch can do everything?

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

• Limited Government

A government led by elected representatives rather than by a king or queen.

• Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Civics

People elect officeholders to make laws and run the nation for them.

• Direct Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Representative system of Government

A right that cannot be taken away from somebody.

• Inalienable

• Independence

• Grievances

An introduction to a document that explains why it is being written and what its aims are.

• Ratification

• Preamble

• Republic

The formal consent or approval of something.

• Convention

• Proposal

• Ratification

An idea, belief, plan or suggestion for consideration or discussion by others.

• Preamble

• Convention

• Proposal

A meeting of state representatives that discuss and vote for possible changes to the U.S. Constitution.

• Direct Democracy

• Convention

• Ratification

A gathering of people for political purposes.

• Convention

• Proposal

• Representative Democracy