U.S. Government Structure and Principles

The video introduces the basic principles of the U.S. Constitution, including popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, and judicial review. It explains how these principles ensure a balanced government, protect citizens' rights, and maintain democracy. The video also traces the historical expansion of voting rights and discusses the roles of different government branches.

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• To create economic policies

• To balance government powers

• To define cultural norms

• To establish a monarchy

What does the principle of popular sovereignty emphasize?

• The rule of the elite

• The self-rule of the people

• The power of the monarchy

• The dominance of the military

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

• 1st Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What is the concept of limited government based on?

• The wealth of the nation

• The divine right of kings

• The power of the military

• The social contract theory

Which philosopher is associated with the idea that people can change a government that does not protect them?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Karl Marx

• Niccolò Machiavelli

What is the main function of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To judge laws

• To make laws

How do the branches of government ensure no single branch becomes too powerful?

• By ignoring each other

• By merging powers

• Through separation of powers

• Through military intervention

What is federalism?

• A system where only state governments have power

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where power is centralized

• A system where only the national government has power

What role does the Supreme Court play in judicial review?

• It creates laws

• It reviews the constitutionality of laws

• It writes amendments

• It enforces laws

Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The Vice President

• The President

• The House of Representatives