Question

questions 12 and 13 are about how principles in the constitution limit government power. circle the correct answer to each question. 12. how does separation of powers limit the government? it created different levels of courts so that people can appeal cases. it gave each branch of government different things to do so that no branch is doing everything. 13. how does rule of law limit the government? it makes supreme court justices more powerful than congress. it requires the government to follow its own laws, especially the constitution. questions 14 and 15 are about the differences between republicanism and democracy. circle the correct answers to each question. 14. republicanism and democracy are similar ideas, but a system where elected leaders make decisions on behalf of the people who elect them is republicanism, democracy, and a system where the people make decisions by voting on issues is republicanism. democracy. 15. when people vote on whether to increase the funding to their local library system, that is an example of republicanism, democracy. when congress votes to increase funding for the military, that is an example of republicanism. democracy.

Explanation:

1. Separation of powers divides government functions among branches to prevent one - branch dominance.
2. Rule of law binds the government to follow its own laws, especially the Constitution.
3. Republicanism involves elected leaders making decisions for the people; democracy can involve direct people - voting.
4. People directly voting is democracy; Congress (elected representatives) voting is republicanism.

Answer:

1. It gave each branch of government different things to do so that no branch is doing everything.
2. It requires the government to follow its own laws, especially the Constitution.
3. republicanism, democracy.
4. democracy, republicanism.