Question

match each of the basic principles within the constitution to its correct description.
checks and balances
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
a. the belief that government is not all - powerful; government has only those powers given to it.
b. the people are the source of the government’s authority.
c. power is separated among three branches of government; each has its own powers and duties and is independent and equal to the other two branches.
d. each branch is subject to restraints by the other branches.
e. powers are divided between the national government and the states.

Explanation:

To solve this, we match each principle with its description:

1. Checks and Balances

• Description: B. Power is separated among three branches of government; each has its own powers and duties and is independent and equal to the other two branches.

(Checks and balances involves the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) having separate powers and checking each other.)

2. Federalism

• Description: E. Powers are divided between the national government and the states.

(Federalism is the division of power between national (federal) and state governments.)

3. Limited Government

• Description: A. The belief that government is not all - powerful; government has only those powers given to it.

(Limited government means government power is restricted to what is granted (e.g., by the Constitution).)

4. Popular Sovereignty

• Description: B is for Checks and Balances, so for Popular Sovereignty: The people are the source of the government’s authority. (This is option B? Wait, no, let's re - check. Popular Sovereignty is the idea that the people are the ultimate source of government power. So:
• Popular Sovereignty: **The people are the source of the government’s authority. (Option B? Wait, no, earlier we assigned B to Checks and Balances. Wait, no, let's correct:

Wait, let's re - align:

• Checks and Balances: Power is separated among three branches, each with own powers, independent and equal (so that they can check each other). So this is about the three branches’ relationship. So option C? Wait, no, the options:

Wait the options are:

A. The belief that government is not all - powerful; government has only those powers given to it. (Limited Government)

B. The people are the source of the government’s authority. (Popular Sovereignty)

C. Power is separated among three branches of government; each has its own powers and duties and is independent and equal to the other two branches. (Checks and Balances)

D. Each branch is subject to restraints by the other two branches. (Checks and Balances? No, this is part of checks and balances, but the main description for checks and balances is the separation and equal power. Wait, maybe I mixed up. Let's do it properly:

1. Checks and Balances: The system where each branch can check the others. So description D. Each branch is subject to restraints by the other two branches. (Because checks and balances involve each branch having the power to limit the other two.)

1. Federalism: Powers divided between national and state. So E. Powers are divided between the national government and the states.

1. Limited Government: Government only has powers given to it. So A. The belief that government is not all - powerful; government has only those powers given to it.

1. Popular Sovereignty: People are the source of government authority. So B. The people are the source of the government’s authority.

1. Separation of Powers: Power is separated among three branches, each with own powers, independent and equal. So C. Power is separated among three branches of government; each has its own powers and duties and is independent and equal to the other two branches.

So the correct matches are:

• Checks and Balances: D
• Federalism: E
• Limited Government: A
• Popular Sovereignty: B
• Separation of Powers: C

Answer:

• Checks and Balances: D. Each branch is subject to restraints by the other two branches.
• Federalism: E. Powers are divided between the national government and the states.
• Limited Government: A. The belief that government is not all - powerful; government has only those powers given to it.
• Popular Sovereignty: B. The people are the source of the government’s authority.
• Separation of Powers: C. Power is separated among three branches of government; each has its own powers and duties and is independent and equal to the other two branches.