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- 1. Multiple Choice
Government Do's & Don'ts - Laws that keep the government from being too powerful
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
- 2. Multiple Choice
The principle that lets people (citizens) vote for leaders.
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
- 3. Multiple Choice
Power ultimately belongs to the people (citizens).
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Checks & Balances
Federalism
- 4. Multiple Choice
Federal government & state governments share power.
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
- 5. Multiple Choice
Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
- 6. Multiple Choice
A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
- 7. Multiple Choice
Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
- 8. Multiple Choice
The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?
Federalism
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty
- 9. Multiple Choice
The city officers were elected by the people on the January ballot. This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Republicanism
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
- 11. Multiple Choice
Basic rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Individual Rights
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Republicanism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
- 13. Multiple Choice
The federal government taxes the income of all citizens. State governments also have the power to tax the citizens of their states.
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Federalism
- 14. Multiple Choice
Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights.
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Republicanism
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which Amendment protects a persons rights against cruel and unusual punishments?
Amendment 1
Amendment 8
Amendment 10
- 16. Multiple Choice
Amendment 1 protects and individual's...
A trial by jury in civil cases
Right to bear arms
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAmendment 2 protects a persons right to?Bear ArmsStates' rightsNot Quarter troops
- 18. Multiple Choice
Amendment 4 protects a person from...
cruel and unusual punishment
More rights than are in the Constitution
No unreasonable search and seizures
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which Amendment protects a persons right to not have to quarter troops in their home?
Amendment 3
Amendment 5
Amendment 9
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAmendment 10 protects theRights and powers of StatesRights not included in the ConstitutionRight to a trial by jury
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich Amendment protects a persons rights that are not listed in the Constitution?Amendment 1Amendment 7Amendment 9
- 22. Multiple Choice
Amendment 5 protects a persons right to
Not witness against themselves in court
Rights to vote
No unreasonable searches and seizures
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