Question

look at definitions of four of the principles found in the constitution. then follow the instructions below.
federalism: power is divided and shared between federal and state government
separation of powers: each branch of government has a different responsibility
checks and balances: ways that one branch of government can limit the power of another branch
representative democracy: a system where the people in a country choose leaders to make laws for them
read the following descriptions of political actions that happen in the united states. for each set of actions, match the principle being shown.
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
representative democracy
actions: the federal government increases taxes on computers built in other countries. the state of arizona raises sales taxes on computers sold within the state.
actions: people all over the united states elect members of congress. congress creates laws on their behalf.
actions: the u.s. congress passes a bill to build a new railroad. the president vetoes, or rejects, the bill. it never becomes a law.
actions: the u.s. congress raises the minimum wage for workers. the president makes sure that companies follow this law.

Explanation:

• For the first set of actions: The federal government and the state government (Arizona) both have the power to tax (divided and shared power), which is in line with the definition of federalism.
• For the second set of actions: People elect members of Congress (choose leaders) and Congress makes laws for them, which matches the definition of representative democracy.
• For the third set of actions: The president (one branch) vetoes (limits the power) a bill passed by Congress (another branch), which is an example of checks and balances.
• For the fourth set of actions: Congress (legislative branch - makes law) and the president (executive branch - enforces law) have different responsibilities, which is in accordance with the separation of powers.

Answer:

1. federalism
2. representative democracy
3. checks and balances
4. separation of powers