7 principles of government

Question 1

Which principle of government is this? The sharing of powers and duties between the state and national government.

Answer 1

Federalism

Question 2

Which principle is this? In a ______________ everyone, including all authority figures must obey the law.

Answer 2

Limited government

Question 3

Which principle is this? A list of your basic human rights located in the bill of rights.

Answer 3

Individual rights

Question 4

Which principle is this? The power of government comes from the people.

Answer 4

Popular sovereignty

Question 5

Which principle is this? Representatives are elected to represent the people in government.

Answer 5

Republicanism

Question 6

Which principle is this? Allows for each branch to check the power of the other branches.

Answer 6

Checks and balances

Question 7

Which principle is this? The power of government are divided into three branches each branch having its own powers.

Answer 7

Separation of powers