Benchmark 1 Review

This ensures that political power is not concentrated in the hands of one branch

Rights needed by everyone to pursue their lives and goals without interference from other individuals or the government

This principle means to restrict the power of the government

the act of making the legislative, executive and judicial powers of government in separate bodies

Which purpose of government is used when we go to war?

Which type of government takes the slowest to make laws?

This principle says that a greater number should exercise greater power

Which of the documents said American colonists were tired of the British, government power should come from the people

The principle that creates a state and national level of government

The idea that a governmental body may not deny people equal protection of its governing laws

Which powers are prohibited to the governments to maintain balance of power and protect the rights of citizens

Which purpose of government is illustrated by creating schools?

a type of government where the people vote for representatives to pass laws for them

What do you need to amend the constitution?

These type of powers, like drivers licenses, are given to the state.

Expost Facto laws and Bill of Attainder are examples of what type of laws?

This principle means everyone must follow the law of the country

These powers, like declaring war, are only given to the national (federal) government

This principle means the US Supreme Court reviews something to see if it is unconstitutional

Which of the following states your rights as an American citizen, like the right to a fair trial?

The theory that the government is created by and subject to the will of the people

What is one reason the Articles of Confederation did not work for the United States?

Which purpose of government is used when speed limit changes are made to highways

Which purpose of government relates to congress making a budget for highway building

These powers, like taxing people, are given to both the state and federal governments