Question

Match the constitutional principle with the question it answers. 1 popular sovereignty How are citizens' opinions represented in government? How is power divided among the branches of government? How can the branches of 2. republicanism 3. separation of powers 4. limited government government control one another's power? How is political power shared among national and local governments? Who gives the government its power? How is governmental power restricted? 5. federalism 6. checks and balances​

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. How are citizens' opinions represented in government? REPUBLICANISM: this is a form of government in which people or the citizens of a country or state are represented by a few individuals to make decisions on their behalf.

2. How is power divided among the branches of government? SEPARATION OF POWER: this the principle in which different branches (usually three) of the government works separately and are given the power to carry out different but harmonious functions. The purpose is to reduce the concentration of power in a particular branch of government.

3. How can the branches of government control one another's power? CHECKS AND BALANCES​: this is a guiding principle that ensures that no branch of government abuses its power, and its excess can be checked by the other two.

4. How is political power shared among national and local governments? FEDERALISM: through federalism, each of the government levels is given jurisdiction upon which they can exercise their functions without interference from the other.

5. Who gives the government its power? POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY: this is the principle that explains the fact that governments are backed by the will of the people that voted.

6. How is governmental power restricted? LIMITED GOVERNMENT: through the principle of limited government individuals or citizens have certain rights that can not be intruded upon by the governments. For example rule of the minority etc.