Principles of American Government

The video tutorial introduces the seven principles of government using a mnemonic phrase. Each principle is explained in detail: Republicanism involves electing representatives; Individual Rights are freedoms protected by the government; Limited Government restricts governmental power; Popular Sovereignty means power comes from the people; Separation of Powers divides government responsibilities among branches; Checks and Balances ensure no branch overpowers another; and Federalism shares power between national and state governments. The tutorial concludes with a review of these principles.

What mnemonic is used to remember the seven principles of government?

• Seven Islands of Government

• Ro Island Let's Please Sign Constitution Faster

• Governmental Mnemonics

• Constitutional Principles

What does the principle of Republicanism emphasize?

• Election of representatives

• Monarchical rule

• Direct democracy

• Judicial independence

Which document is associated with the concept of Individual Rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What is an example of a right protected under Individual Rights?

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to privacy

• Right to education

What is the main idea behind Limited Government?

• Government is controlled by a single leader

• Government operates without a constitution

• Government has unlimited power

• Government power is restricted by laws

How is Popular Sovereignty best described?

• Power held by the government

• Power held by the people

• Power held by the judiciary

• Power held by the executive

What does Separation of Powers ensure in a government?

• Concentration of power in one branch

• Division of responsibilities among branches

• Elimination of the judicial branch

• Centralization of legislative power

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

• To centralize power in the executive

• To remove the need for a constitution

• To ensure branches can limit each other

• To allow one branch to dominate

What is Federalism?

• A system where states have no power

• A division of power between national and state governments

• A centralized national government

• A system where only the federal government has authority

Which amendment is associated with Federalism?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment