Question

multiple choice identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 15. the government is held accountable for its actions under which of the following principles of government? a. checks and balances b. judicial review c. federalism d. the rule of law main ideas 16. congress can effect changes to the constitution by a. adding meaning to skeletal portions of the constitution. b. passing basic legislation. c. simply exercising many of its powers. d. all of the above. 17. the presidents power to veto an act of congress is an example of a. judicial review. b. limited government. c. executive agreement. d. checks and balances. 18. with the words, \we the people,\ the constitution establishes its authority on the basis of a. the separation of powers. b. limited government. c. popular sovereignty. d. the rule of law. 19. the legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to a. name federal judges. b. remove judges through impeachment. c. declare executive actions unconstitutional. d. override a presidential veto. 20. which branch of the federal government plays the largest role in the formal amendment process? a. the legislative branch b. the executive branch c. the judicial branch d. all of the above

Explanation:

1. The rule of law holds the government accountable for its actions as it ensures that all are subject to the law.
2. Congress can add meaning to the Constitution through legislation, exercise its powers to bring about changes, and pass basic laws that can have an impact on the Constitution's application.
3. The President's veto power over Congress is a classic example of the checks - and - balances system, where one branch limits the power of another.
4. "We the People" signifies that the authority of the Constitution is based on popular sovereignty, meaning the power comes from the people.
5. The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by removing judges through impeachment.
6. The legislative branch plays the largest role in the formal amendment process as it initiates amendments.

Answer:

1. d. the rule of law
2. d. all of the above
3. d. checks and balances
4. c. popular sovereignty
5. b. remove judges through impeachment
6. a. the legislative branch