Principals of Government

Why would the people need a representative in government?

• People are lazy and just don't want to speak.

• The government forces people to speak for them.

• You can’t have the whole population vote on everything, so you vote on people who share similar beliefs and allow them to vote.

• The people wanted to try something different, and choosing a representative worked. They didn't have to have one.

Complete the sentence: Under checks and balances,

• the legislative branch is more powerful than the others.

• the judicial branch is more powerful than the others.

• no branch is more powerful than the other

• the executive branch is more powerful than the othrs.

In limited government, can one person do whatever he/she wishes?

• Yes

• No

What is the main purpose of a government?

• To control the people

• To provide services and enforce laws

• To make everyone equal

• To collect taxes

Which of the following is a principle of democracy?

• Rule by one

• Rule by none

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the wealthy

What does 'separation of powers' mean in a government context?

• All powers are given to one branch

• Powers are divided among different branches

• Powers are shared with other countries

• Powers are not defined

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

What is the role of the executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

What is a constitution?

• A set of unwritten rules

• A document outlining the fundamental principles of a government

• A list of government officials

• A type of government

What is meant by 'checks and balances'?

• One branch controls the others

• Each branch has some control over the others

• No branch has any power

• All branches are equal in power