American Government Test #3

The federal government has only these powers given to it by the U.S. Constitution.

1st example of Limited Government

The power and authority of the federal government comes from the people.

2nd example of Limited Government

Popular Sovereignty

A key feature of the U.S. Constitution is that all governmental authority is derived from the people.

Carries out and enforces our laws.

A power of the Executive Branch:

Interprets laws; tells us what they mean and don't mean

A power of the Judicial Branch:

Passes or enacts laws for us, (the people).

A power of the Legislative Branch:

Checks and Balances

Each branch of government has certain powers over the other branches to prevent one branch from gaining too much power.

National and state levels of government.

Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the...

Separation of Powers

Power was divided among three separate branches — the Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court — to prevent tyranny and protect liberty.

are the main source of government's political power.

This excerpt is an example of the constitutional principles that people...

The national government would be responsive to the will of the people

This statement from the Declaration of Independence was embodied in the U.S. Constitution by ensuring that...

Limited Government

Under our system of government, the national government has no powers other than those specifically granted to it in the U.S. Constitution.

Powers are divided between the national and state governments.

What makes the government of the United States federal system?

Key Principles of the U.S. Constitution.

What should be the title of this graphic organizer?

The powers of the national government are limited

Which best describes a characteristic of federal government established by the authors of the U.S. Constitution?

Vetoing a law passed by Congress

Which presidential action is an example of a principle of the U.S. Constitution.

Separation of Powers

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution would the author of this statement be most likely to support?

The powers of government come from the consent of the governed.

Which statement would be made by a person who supported popular sovereignty in the federal government?

Creating a federal form of government where power is divided between a national and state governments.

Which would a supporter of limited government be most likely to favor?