1.6 Principles of American Government

• What does the principle of popular sovereignty state in American government?

  Political authority rests with the people
• Government powers are restricted by the Constitution to protect individual rights
• The separation of powers divides governmental powers among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
• Match the principle with its description:

  Popular Sovereignty ↔️ Political authority rests with the people

  Limited Government ↔️ Government powers are restricted

  Separation of Powers ↔️ Powers divided among three branches
• What ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful in the American system?

  Checks and balances
• The judiciary can review laws and executive actions to ensure they comply with the Constitution
• In a federal system, power is divided between the national and state governments.
• Match the branch of government with its primary power:

  1️⃣ Legislative: Makes laws

  2️⃣ Executive: Enforces laws

  3️⃣ Judicial: Interprets laws
• What is the purpose of checks and balances in the American government?

  To prevent tyranny
• The legislative branch can impeach and remove executive and judicial officials
• Match the branch with its check on another branch:

  Legislative ↔️ Overrides presidential vetoes

  Executive ↔️ Vetoes legislation

  Judicial ↔️ Declares laws unconstitutional
• What is an example of checks and balances in action between the legislative and executive branches?

  Congress overrides a presidential veto
• What is the fundamental principle of federalism in the American government?

  Division of power between national and state governments
• Both national and state governments have their own spheres of authority
• Concurrent powers are powers shared by both the national and state governments.
• Match the type of power with its example:

  Enumerated Powers ↔️ Declaring war

  Reserved Powers ↔️ Establishing schools
• What landmark case established judicial review in the United States?

  Marbury v. Madison
• What real-world example illustrates the complex interplay between national and state powers regarding taxation?

  Regulation of marijuana
• The division of power in the U.S. system promotes flexibility, local responsiveness, and limits the potential for tyranny
• What is judicial review?

  Review laws for constitutionality
• The Supreme Court established judicial review in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison
• Judicial review is vital for maintaining constitutional principles and limiting government overreach.
• What does the principle of limited government mean?

  Government power is restricted
• Match the granted power with its corresponding restriction:

  To collect taxes ↔️ From infringing on freedom of speech

  To regulate interstate commerce ↔️ From conducting unreasonable searches
• The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, preventing government censorship.
• Popular sovereignty is the principle that political authority ultimately rests with the people.
• What is a key component of popular sovereignty?

  Citizens' right to vote
• U.S. Presidential Elections serve as an example of popular sovereignty in action.
• The principle of popular sovereignty means that political authority rests with the people.
• What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the American government?

  Divide powers among branches
• Order the principles of American government based on their relevance to maintaining individual rights:

  1️⃣ Limited Government

  2️⃣ Judicial Review

  3️⃣ Individual Rights
• Federalism divides power between national and state governments.
• What does the principle of individual rights ensure?

  Fundamental rights and liberties
• Match the principle of American government with its description:

  Popular Sovereignty ↔️ Authority rests with the people

  Limited Government ↔️ Powers restricted to protect rights
• The separation of powers divides authority among three branches of government.
• What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean in American government?

  Political authority rests with the people
• The principle of limited government ensures that government powers are restricted to protect individual rights
• How is power divided under the principle of separation of powers?

  Legislative, executive, judicial
• Checks and balances allow each branch of government to limit the power of the others.
• What is the role of judicial review in American government?

  Reviews laws for constitutionality