Question

match each guiding principle with the description of how it impacts the u.s. government.
a. popular sovereignty b. rule of law c. separation of powers
d. checks and balances e. federalism f. natural rights

1. each branch of the government helps to ensure that the other branches dont become

too powerful.

1. the nation is governed by laws, not individual people or political parties.
2. the first ten amendments ensure that the government does not violate individual rights

such as freedom of speech or assembly.

1. the people exercise their power by voting for elected officials to represent them.
2. the legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch enforces the laws, and the

judicial branch interprets laws.

1. congress makes federal laws for the whole country, while state governments make laws

for their individual regions.

Explanation:

1. Checks and balances (D) means each branch limits the others' power.
2. Rule of law (B) implies governance by laws, not people/parties.
3. Natural rights (F) are protected by the Bill of Rights (first ten amendments).
4. Popular sovereignty (A) is people exercising power via voting.
5. Separation of powers (C) divides government into legislative, executive, judicial.
6. Federalism (E) splits power between federal and state governments.

Answer:

1. D. Checks and balances
2. B. Rule of law
3. F. Natural rights
4. A. Popular sovereignty
5. C. Separation of powers
6. E. Federalism