Reviewing the Fundamental Principles

Mastering Government Principles: A Review Worksheet

Match the definition with the correct founding political principle. Consent of the governed The government is NOT all powerful Democracy People elect public office holders to make decisions for them Limited government Everyone must follow the law. Nobody is above the law Rule of law The people are the source of all government power Representative government The people rule Which political principle is being shown? Why?Senator Larry McJenkins receives a speeding ticket on his way home from a Justin Bieber concert last month. He has to pay the fine or go to court to fight it. Also, he must deal with public embarrassment and crippling personal shame. Which political principle is being shown? Why?Jane and John hate the idea of a new factory being built by their house. They take their issue to their local government meeting to raise their concerns. Everyone else on their street feels the same way, so the factory is not built. Which political principle is being shown? Why?A major issue in Newtown is how to prevent accidents on a busy road. Tim Basil is running for city council and proposes that a new red light is added at a dangerous intersection. Mary likes this idea and decides to vote for Tim because he best represents her perspective. Which political principle is being shown? Why?Donald Trump wants to make all Americans orange like him. He tries to make a law, but the Constitution prevents him from achieving his dreams. Governor Rich Likeme raises taxes in his state by 52%. The people of his state choose to have him impeached because they do not agree with his law. This quote from the Gettysburg Address bestdefines which principle of American constitutional government? Democracy Rule of law Limited Government Separation of powers Which of the following newspaper headlines illustrate the fundamental principle: rule of law? City mayor gets ticket for speeding Local congressman re-elected Professional athlete sued for car crash Congress denies bill to raise teacher salaries President impeached for tax fraud Which fundamental principle is represented when members of congress are elected to make laws on behalf of the people? Federalism Limited government Representative government Rule of law Democracy Fundamental principles Constitutional ideals Oligarchy