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Fundamental Principles

Fundamental Principles. Trivia. In a representative government laws are made by – A the head of the government who is appointed by a committee B public officeholders who are appointed to their positions C public officeholders who are elected by the people

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Fundamental Principles

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  1. Fundamental Principles Trivia

  2. In a representative government laws are made by – A the head of the government who is appointed by a committee B public officeholders who are appointed to their positions C public officeholders who are elected by the people D a military officer who is the head of a government

  3. The term "limited government" means that the A. Three branches all have the same power B. National government may not do certain things C . states have all the power D. Federal Government can have all the power

  4. Which of the following defines "consent of the governed?" A. The government's power comes from the people. B. The government is not all powerful. C. Governments rule the people. D. Government officeholders make all of the laws.

  5. A system of government in which voters select public official to conduct government on their behalf is - A. federalism B. a pure democracy C. a representative government D. socialism

  6. The concept of "rule of law" guarantees that - A. there are no changes to laws B. laws change frequently C. men and women can obey any law they please D. laws are applied to all men and women equally

  7. The term "We The People" as written in the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States signifies the idea of - A. Popular Sovereignty B. Limited Government C. Separation of Powers D. Federalism

  8. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of democracy? A. Consent of the governed B. Representative government C. Rule of law D. Ownership of land

  9. A basic principle of our political system is the “rule of law”. This means that: A. laws can never be changed. B. citizens choose which laws they obey. C. laws are applied equally to all. D. only laws written by the federal government can be followed.

  10. How is the power of the United States government limited? A. Power given to states is greater than power given to the national government. B. The government may do only what people have given it the power to do. C. The government's power is not limited. D. The government does not need to meet the needs of the people.

  11. What is the meaning of the term "rule of law?“ A. Laws can never be broken. B. All laws are made by legislative bodies. C. People who govern are bound by the law. D. All criminal cases are heard in courts of law.

  12. "We the People of the United States do establish and ordain" The phrase states that - A. the United States will ordain ministers. B. we will be called the United States of America. C. the power of government comes from the people. D. our new government would be perfect

  13. Which of the following would be found in a democracy? A. a command economy B. rule by the people C. no personal freedoms D. church-controlled state

  14. In addition to the “rule of law”, which of the following is also one of our fundamental political principles? A. consent of the governed B. right to own property C. freedom to hold foreign citizenship D. guaranteed citizenship

  15. The government is limited in its powers by: A. checks and balances. B. popular sovereignty. C. writ of habeas corpus. D. right of appeal.

  16. Government by consent of the governed is known as: A. checks and balances. B. the rule of law. C. popular sovereignty. D. the Bill of Rights.

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