
Foundations of American Government and Key Constitutional Principles

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the principle of Popular Sovereignty imply?
Power is derived from a monarch.
Power is derived from the people.
Power is derived from the military.
Power is derived from the judiciary.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a republic, how are government officials chosen?
They are appointed by the monarch.
They are elected by the people.
They are chosen by the military.
They inherit their positions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who had the right to vote in the United States in 1788?
All men and women.
Only white, landowning men.
All citizens over 18.
Only government officials.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind Limited Government?
Government officials have unlimited power.
Government officials must follow the law like everyone else.
Government officials can change laws at will.
Government officials are above the law.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Executive
Judicial
Military
Legislative
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To eliminate the need for a judiciary.
To centralize power in the executive branch.
To ensure no branch becomes too powerful.
To allow one branch to control the others.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Federalism?
A system where only the national government has power.
A system where power is centralized in the national government.
A system where states have more power than the national government.
A system where power is divided between national and state governments.
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