Question

-standard 5 study guide1: basic principles of the u.s. government
gov.c.5
as the supreme law of the land, the u.s. the constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the united states as a federal republic including its structure, powers. and relationship with the governed.
q.1:
which phrase is a doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people?
a. popular sovereignty b. limited government
c. separation of powers d. federalism
q. 2:
which principle is illustrated in the first amendment of the u.s. constitution?
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
a. checks and balances b. limited government
c. federalism d. separation of powers
q. 3:
which principle is illustrated in article 1 of the u.s. constitution?
all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.
a. limited government b. popular sovereignty
c. separation of powers d. federalism
q. 4:
which of the following quotes from the u.s.constitution best illustrate the principle of popular sovereignty?
a. “...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”
b. “all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.”
c. “we the people”
d. “the executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america.”

Explanation:

1. Popular sovereignty means the government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
2. The First - Amendment restricts Congress's power, showing limited government as it sets boundaries on what the government can do.
3. Article 1 vests legislative power in Congress, separating the legislative branch from others, which is an example of separation of powers.
4. "We the People" indicates that the power of the Constitution comes from the people, representing popular sovereignty.

Answer:

Q.1: A. popular sovereignty
Q.2: B. limited government
Q.3: C. separation of powers
Q.4: C. "We the People"