Civics Sheet

What are all the sources of legal authority of the US government?

U.S. Constitution, case law, administrative law, legislative law, and constitutional law

What are five ways that the US government makes provisions for limited government?

Political parties, checks and balances, separation of powers, federalism, and Bill of Rights

What are two functions of the legislative branch of the US government?

make laws and declare wars

What are two functions of the executive branch of the US government?

administer laws, appoint supreme justices

What are two functions of the judicial branch of the US government?

vote in federal cases and interpret laws

What is one example of how the government “provides for the authoritative allocation of value and principle?

Anti-smoking laws

We can say anything unless it is untrue or creates undue harm to others is an example of?

speech

What is an example of how the government “derives its power and moral authority ultimately by the will of the people?”

U.S. Constitution

What is one source of the government’s legal authority?

U.S. Constitution

We may vote in any selection scheduled for our place of residence is an example of?

suffrage

We are provided procedures and protections (such as notices, hearing, and appeal) when we are accused of breaking a law is the definition of?

due process

What is one example of a civil society?

volunteering

Division of political responsibilities into branches of government is the definition of?

separation of powers

Division of political responsibilities between federal and state governments is the definition of?

Federalism

We may have equal access to government services such as education, voting, and protection is an example of?

equal protection

What is an example of a “limited government?”

U.S.

We may demand a contract when we are hired, and it is enforceable by law is the definition of?

Contract rights

A system of controls between branches of government is the definition of?

checks and balances

What is the primary responsibility of the judicial branch of our government?

interpret laws

Every member of society is subject to the laws of the nation is the definition of?

Rule by law

Ultimate authority for government rests with the consent of the people is the definition of?

popular sovereignty

What is one example of the government being “the agency for final decision-making?”

Supreme court decisions

What are three goals of the US Constitution?

Establish Justice, Common Defense, General Welfare

We may engage in any business as long as we comply with governmental regulations is an example of?

Enterprise