Question

3.1.6 - check for understanding
possible points: 1
citizens vote in a national election to choose their president.
the president must follow federal tax laws and file taxes like
any other citizen.
congress cannot raise taxes without passing a law first.
citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf.
residents of a state vote on whether to legalize recreational
marijuana.
a mayor can be prosecuted for misusing public funds
(money).
people vote in local elections to decide on new city laws.
the federal government cannot force private companies like
amazon to operate exactly how it wants.

Explanation:

• Citizens vote in a national election to choose their President: This is an example of Popular Sovereignty as the power lies with the people (citizens) to elect their leader.
• The President must follow federal tax laws and file taxes like any other citizen: This shows Rule of Law. No one, not even the President, is above the law.
• Congress cannot raise taxes without passing a law first: This is an example of Limited Government. The government (Congress) has restricted powers and must follow a legal (law - making) process to take certain actions (raise taxes).
• Citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf: This is Republicanism. In a republic, citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
• Residents of a state vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana: This is Popular Sovereignty. The people (residents of the state) directly decide on an issue.
• A mayor can be prosecuted for misusing public funds (money): This is Rule of Law. The mayor, a public official, is held accountable under the law.
• People vote in local elections to decide on new city laws: This is Popular Sovereignty. The local citizens have the power to decide on local laws through voting.
• The federal government cannot force private companies like Amazon to operate exactly how it wants: This is Limited Government. The federal government's power over private entities is restricted.

Answer:

1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Rule of Law
3. Limited Government
4. Republicanism
5. Popular Sovereignty
6. Rule of Law
7. Popular Sovereignty
8. Limited Government