Question

section c. political principles/historical documents

1. explain limited government by using one of these terms: separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, or term limits.

match the characteristics to the political principle and historical document it describes.
a. popular sovereignty b. limited government c. rule of law d. representative government
e. declaration of independence f. magna carta g. english common law

1. ___ the people are the source of any and all government power.

1. ___ everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

1. ___ established for the first time the principle that everyone including the king was subject to the law.

1. ___ the government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.

1. ___ the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.

1. ___ it stated grievances against the king of great britain, declared the colonies’ independence from great britain.

1. ___ this document introduced the idea of a trial by jury

1. ___ document stated that all men are entitled to “life, liberty,’ and the pursuit of happiness.”

1. ___ document influenced the american idea that everyone must follow the law.

1. ___ document based the legal system off of traditions and past court decisions.

1. ___ document argued that all people are created equal and should be in control of the government.

read the scenarios and match it with the best political principle.
a. limited government b. rule of law c. popular sovereignty d. representative government

1. ___ representative bobby scott was elected by va voters.

1. ___ congress cannot pass a law without the president’s involvement.

1. ___ unlike china, the united states is governed by citizens of the u.s.

1. ___ the government needs the citizens’ approval.

1. ___ former president trump was charged for his involvement in the attack on the u.s. capitol.

Answer:

Part 1: Match Characteristics to Political Principle/Document

1. The people are the source of any and all government power.

• This defines Popular Sovereignty (A), as popular sovereignty means the people hold ultimate political power.
• Answer: A. Popular Sovereignty

1. Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

• This is the Rule of Law (C), which requires all individuals (including the government) to abide by legal rules.
• Answer: C. Rule of Law

1. Established for the first time the principle that everyone including the king was subject to the law.

• The Magna Carta (F) was the first document to limit the king’s power and establish that even monarchs are bound by law.
• Answer: F. Magna Carta

1. The government is not all - powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.

• This describes Limited Government (B), where government authority is restricted by the people (e.g., through a constitution).
• Answer: B. Limited Government

1. The people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.

• This is Representative Government (D), as representatives are elected to act for the people.
• Answer: D. Representative Government

1. It stated grievances against the king of Great Britain, declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain.

• The Declaration of Independence (E) outlines colonial grievances and proclaims independence.
• Answer: E. Declaration of Independence

1. This document introduced the idea of a trial by jury.

• The Magna Carta (F) introduced trial by jury as a legal right.
• Answer: F. Magna Carta

1. Document stated that all men are entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

• The Declaration of Independence (E) contains this famous phrase.
• Answer: E. Declaration of Independence

1. Document influenced the American idea that everyone must follow the law.

• English Common Law (G) emphasized legal traditions and the rule of law, influencing American legal thought.
• Answer: G. English Common Law

1. Document based the legal system off of traditions and past court decisions.

• English Common Law (G) is based on precedent (past court decisions) and legal traditions.
• Answer: G. English Common Law

1. Document argued that all people are created equal and should be in control of the government.

• The Declaration of Independence (E) asserts equality and popular sovereignty (people controlling government).
• Answer: E. Declaration of Independence

Part 2: Match Scenarios to Political Principle

1. Representative Bobby Scott was elected by VA voters.

• Electing representatives to act for the people is Representative Government (D).
• Answer: D. Representative Government

1. Congress cannot pass a law without the President’s involvement.

• This shows government power is limited (e.g., through checks and balances), so it is Limited Government (A).
• Answer: A. Limited Government

1. Unlike China, the United States is governed by citizens of the U.S.

• “Governed by citizens” reflects Popular Sovereignty (C), where the people hold political power.
• Answer: C. Popular Sovereignty

1. The government needs the citizens’ approval.

• Government power derived from citizen approval is Popular Sovereignty (C).
• Answer: C. Popular Sovereignty

1. Former President Trump was charged for his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

• Even a former president is held accountable under the law, which is the Rule of Law (B).
• Answer: B. Rule of Law

Final Answers (Part 1)

1. A. Popular Sovereignty
2. C. Rule of Law
3. F. Magna Carta
4. B. Limited Government
5. D. Representative Government
6. E. Declaration of Independence
7. F. Magna Carta
8. E. Declaration of Independence
9. G. English Common Law
10. G. English Common Law
11. E. Declaration of Independence

Final Answers (Part 2)

1. D. Representative Government
2. A. Limited Government
3. C. Popular Sovereignty
4. C. Popular Sovereignty
5. B. Rule of Law