Principles of American Government

Which principle is Federalism

• There are individual rights that can not be taken away

• Power is divided between the central government and regional government

• There are 3 branches of government

• FEDERALIST PARTY WILL REIGN!!!!

The Judicial Branch declaring if the President's acts are unconstitutional

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Define Popular Sovereignty in your own words

Which of the 7 Principles of government is demonstrated in the diagram?

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

Limited Government uses elements from other principles such as Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, and Federalism.

• True
• False

What is the main purpose of the Separation of Powers?

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

• To combine the powers of the legislative and judicial branches

• To allow the President to have ultimate authority

• To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful

Which principle allows citizens to vote for their representatives?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

How does the principle of Popular Sovereignty manifest in a democratic government?

• By allowing citizens to directly participate in law-making

• Through the centralization of power in the federal government

• Through the appointment of government officials by the elite

• By ensuring that the government is accountable to the people