7 Principles Of Government

Master the 7 principles of U.S. government with our engaging worksheet. Understand foundational concepts like checks and balances and popular sovereignty.

Principles Definitions Match the principle of government with the appropriate definition. Republicanism Citizens vote to elect representatives to speak for them. Individual Rights You are guaranteed certain freedoms with which the government cannot interfere. Popular Sovereignty Governments get their power from the "consent of the governed" (the PEOPLE have the POWER) Checks and Balances Each branch of government some power over the other branches (keep one branch from becoming too powerful) Separation of Powers Creates 3 branches (Executive, Legislative, Judicial) that each have their own jobs Federalism the power of government is shared by the central and state governments (shared and divided powers) Limited Government citizens and government leaders must all obey the law For each of the following questions, determine which of the 7 principles it is describing. Each principle should only be picked once as an answer Neither you nor the President of the United States are allowed to smuggle illegal items into the country. Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Checks and Balances You are upset with a new tax law that might be passed, and you decide to participate in a peaceful protest. Popular Sovereignty Separation of Powers Individual Rights Republicanism The central government in the U.S. can declare war but the individual states cannot. However, both the state and national government can create taxes. Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Popular Sovereignty The legislative branch created laws to help make sure that businesses could continue to pay their employees during the COVID 19 pandemic. Checks and Balances Federalism Republicanism Separation of Powers The judicial branch declares a law passed by the legislative branch unconstitutional. Checks and Balances Separation of Powers Federalism Individual Rights You wait in line to vote in the local city council elections. Popular Sovereignty Federalism Republicanism Individual Rights The U.S. Constitution begins with the words, "We the People", meaning the PEOPLE have the power to determine how the government works for them. Republicanism Federalism Individual Rights Popular Sovereignty Branches of Government Sorting Sort the roles, responsibilities people into the correct branch of government. EACH BRANCH SHOULD HAVE 4 ANSWERS. Legislative Branch Congress Creates federal laws Declares War Senate House of Representatives Executive Branch The President of the United States Enforces federal laws Commands armed forces Vice President Presidential Cabinet Judicial Branch Supreme Court Interprets federal laws Declares laws unconstitutional Lower federal courts