Civics

Question 1

What principle ensures that government power is kept to its proper scope?

Answer 1

Limited Government

This principle protects citizens from arbitrary power.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances in government?

Answer 2

To distribute constitutional powers among branches, allowing each to limit the power of the others

This prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Question 3

What does Separation of Powers refer to?

Answer 3

The division of powers among the branches of government to limit their authority

This mechanism prevents any branch from gaining excessive power.

Question 4

What is Federalism?

Answer 4

A system where national and state governments share separate and joint powers

Citizens delegate certain powers to the national government while states retain others.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The __________ of the United States and Amendments was established in 1787.

Answer 5

Constitution

This document outlines the framework of the national government.

Question 6

Name one key source for understanding the principles of American government.

Answer 6

The Federalist Papers

Specific papers include 52, 53, 55, and others.

Question 7

True or False: The Anti-Federalist Papers supported a strong national government.

Answer 7

False

The Anti-Federalists were concerned about the potential for government overreach.

Question 8

What landmark case established the principle of judicial review?

Answer 8

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

This case allowed the Supreme Court to invalidate laws that conflict with the Constitution.

Question 9

What is the significance of the role of government as discussed in Documents of Freedom?

Answer 9

It outlines the responsibilities and functions of government in society

This includes the protection of rights and maintaining order.

Question 10

List two topics explored in Documents of Freedom.

Answer 10

• Separation of Powers with Checks and Balances
• Due Process of Law

These topics are essential for understanding the governance structure.

Question 11

What does the term ‘Due Process of Law’ refer to?

Answer 11

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person

This principle protects individuals from arbitrary denial of life, liberty, or property.

Question 12

What is the focus of the study materials titled ‘National Government, Crisis, and Civil Liberties’?

Answer 12

The interactions between national government authority and individual rights during crises

This topic is crucial for understanding civil rights protections.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: __________ describes the balance of powers between national and state governments.

Answer 13

Federalism

This concept is foundational to the structure of the United States government.

Question 14

What type of government is discussed in the context of a Republican Government?

Answer 14

A representative democracy where officials are elected to represent the people

This contrasts with direct democracy where citizens vote on all matters.

Question 15

True or False: The structure of the national government is solely defined by the Constitution.

Answer 15

True

The Constitution serves as the foundational legal document for the national government.