Match the "principle" to the correct definition for 1-6 and choose the best option for 7-10

1.) Government power is divided among three branches to prevent abuses of power

2.) The judicial branch can strike down unconstitutional laws or acts of government

3.) The people establish government and are the source of its power

4.) Government power is distributed between state and national governments to protect the rights of states

5.) The power of each branch is limited by powers of other branches

6.) Government powers are limited to protect individual rights

*answer options for 1-6 *
a. popular sovereignty
b. separation of powers
c. checks and balances
d. limited government
e. federalism
f. judicial review

7.) Under the U.S. Constitution, the president may veto legislation passed by congress, but congress may override a presidents veto. This is an example of the principle of?
a. checks and balances
b. federalism
c. popular sovereignty
d. judicial review

8.) Which of the following was the source for many of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
a. the bill of rights
b. the scientific revolution
c. the articles of confederation
d. the enlightenment

9.) Which of the following issues was resolved by a major compromise at the Constitutional convention?
a. representation in the executive branch
b. representation in the legislative branch
c. representation in the judicial branch
d. representation in parliament

10.) The U.S. Constitution is the worlds oldest written plan of government in use today
a. True
b. False

(Please be as quick as possible!!) ​