Question

part one: match the principle with its definition.

1. popular sovereignty
2. limited government
3. separation of powers
4. checks and balances
5. republicanism
6. federalism

a. the federal government is separated into three branches and neither branch is more powerful than the other.
b. division of powers among a central government and several regional governments.
c. all the power resides in the people.
d. no government is all powerful and they can only do the things the people give them the power to do.
e. citizens elect their leaders to represent them.
f. each branch makes sure the other branches are following the constitution.

1. which principle do you consider the most important and why? (3 - 4 sentences)

Explanation:

Popular sovereignty means power resides in the people, so it matches with "All the power resides in the people". Limited - government implies government has restricted powers given by people, matching "No government is all - powerful and they can only do the things the people give them the power to do". Separation of powers is about dividing the federal government into branches, corresponding to "The federal government is separated into three branches and neither branch is more powerful than the other". Checks and balances ensure branches follow the constitution. Republicanism involves citizens electing leaders. Federalism is the division of powers between central and regional governments.

Answer:

1. Popular Sovereignty - C. All the power resides in the people.
2. Limited Government - D. No government is all - powerful and they can only do the things the people give them the power to do.
3. Separation of Powers - A. The federal government is separated into three branches and neither branch is more powerful than the other.
4. Checks and Balances - F. Each branch makes sure the other branches are following the constitution.
5. Republicanism - E. Citizens elect their leaders to represent them.
6. Federalism - B. Division of powers among a central government and several regional governments.