7 Principles of Government
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Brooke Elliott
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the principle of 'Power of the People' in the U.S. Constitution?
The government controls all decisions without input from citizens.
The power of government is derived from the people.
Only elected officials have power, not the citizens.
The President has absolute authority.
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Open Ended
Why is it important that the power of government comes from the people in a democracy?
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Multiple Choice
Which principle is illustrated by the idea that the powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution?
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial Review
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Open Ended
How do representative elections ensure that the people have a voice in making laws?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following powers are shared by both federal and state governments?
Taxation
Declaring war
Issuing passports
Regulating interstate commerce
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: The branch of government that enforces laws is the
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of checks and balances among the branches of government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To allow the President to make all decisions
To let Congress control the courts
To eliminate the need for laws
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Open Ended
How does the Bill of Rights protect the basic rights of US citizens?
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Multiple Choice
What does the phrase 'Power of gov. comes from the people' mean in the context of the U.S. Constitution?
The government is chosen by the people and must serve them.
The government has unlimited power over the people.
Only wealthy individuals can participate in government.
The government is controlled by a king or queen.
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Open Ended
How does the principle of 'Power of the People' influence the structure of the U.S. government?
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