Question

match each definition with its principle by choosing the right principle from each drop-down menu. power is divided between the national government and state governments. government gets its power from the people, generally through their elected representatives. power is divided among three branches is government. no branch of government has more power than any other. a government can only do what its people give it authority to do. done

Explanation:

To solve this, we match each definition to the corresponding principle of U.S. government (Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government):

1. "Power is divided between the national government and state governments." → Federalism (defines the division of power between federal and state levels).
2. "Government gets its power from the people, generally through their elected representatives." → Popular Sovereignty (power originates from the people).
3. "Power is divided among three branches of government." → Separation of Powers (divides power into legislative, executive, judicial branches).
4. "No branch of government has more power than any other." → Checks and Balances (ensures branches can limit each other’s power).
5. "A government can only do what its people give it authority to do." → Limited Government (government power is restricted by the people’s consent).

Matched Answers:

1. Federalism
2. Popular Sovereignty
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Limited Government

Answer:

To solve this, we match each definition to the corresponding principle of U.S. government (Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government):

1. "Power is divided between the national government and state governments." → Federalism (defines the division of power between federal and state levels).
2. "Government gets its power from the people, generally through their elected representatives." → Popular Sovereignty (power originates from the people).
3. "Power is divided among three branches of government." → Separation of Powers (divides power into legislative, executive, judicial branches).
4. "No branch of government has more power than any other." → Checks and Balances (ensures branches can limit each other’s power).
5. "A government can only do what its people give it authority to do." → Limited Government (government power is restricted by the people’s consent).

Matched Answers:

1. Federalism
2. Popular Sovereignty
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Limited Government