Question

1. which principle provides for a system in which the government derives its power from the governed? (the people are the source of the governments power) a. popular sovereignty b. federalism c. separation of powers d. limited government 22. why did the constitution establish separate powers for the state and federal governments? a. to be difficult b. they wanted to try it out c. no one knows d. to keep them from having too much power 23. what is a unicameral legislature? a. a lawmaking body with a single house of elected representatives b. a lawmaking body with two houses of elected representatives c. an executive committee that preserves britains political traditions d. an executive committee that shares power with state governments 24. ______ are kept for the states to manage their own affairs and to balance the power of the federal government. a. magical powers b. concurrent powers c. delegated powers d. reserved powers 25. the concept of separation of powers is a means to what end? a. limited government b. checks and balances c. federalism d. judicial review 26. once ratified, a constitutional amendment may only be changed by a. another amendment. b. the president. c. repeal by 2/3 of the states in convention. d. the federal government. 27. ____ are held by both state and federal governments a. reserved powers b. super powers c. concurrent powers d. delegated powers 28. ______ give the federal government strength to protect and serve the country. a. reserved powers b. austin powers c. delegated powers d. concurrent powers

Explanation:

1. Popular sovereignty means the government's power comes from the people.
2. Separation of powers between state and federal governments was to prevent either from having too much power.
3. A unicameral legislature is a single - house law - making body.
4. Reserved powers are for states to manage their own affairs and balance federal power.
5. Separation of powers is a means to achieve limited government.
6. Ratified constitutional amendments can only be changed by another amendment.
7. Concurrent powers are held by both state and federal governments.
8. Delegated powers give the federal government strength to protect and serve the country.

Answer:

1. a. popular sovereignty
2. d. to keep them from having too much power
3. a. a lawmaking body with a single house of elected representatives
4. d. Reserved powers
5. a. limited government
6. a. another amendment.
7. c. Concurrent powers
8. c. Delegated powers