2.2.6 quiz

which situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individual rights?

Congress cannot make following a specific religion a condition of holding public office.​

which idea comes from the enlightenment and is reflected in the constitution?

the powers of government should be divided

which is one way the executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch

the president has the power to appoint judges

which situation best illustrates a violation of the rule of law?

the president is free to ignore laws he doesn't agree with because he's powerful

which statement best reflects a primary goal of the principle of representative democracy?

Legislators vote on laws on behalf of citizens

the arrows in the illustration represent checks on the power of each branch of government. which branch of government fits in each blank?

a=legislative branch; b=executive branch

which power belongs on this list?

calling special sessions of congress

which principle is illustrated by this excerpt from the constitution?

checks and balances

which constitutional principle does this scenario best illustrate?

popular sovereignty

which constitutional principle does this graphic illustrates?

separation of powers