Question

match each vocabulary word to the correct limit on government.
column a

1. constitution
2. separation of powers
3. rule of law
4. consent of the governed

column b
a. happens when citizens use their votes to affect government.
b. explains the rules of a country.
c. requires even the government to follow the law.
d. divides power among several branches of government.

Explanation:

• Constitution: A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. It explains the rules of a country.
• Separation of Powers: This principle divides power among several branches of government (e.g., legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
• Rule of Law: It requires that even the government must follow the law. No one is above the law.
• Consent of the Governed: This concept occurs when citizens use their votes (in a democratic system) to affect the government, giving the government the right to rule.

Answer:

1. Constitution - b. Explains the rules of a country.
2. Separation of Powers - d. Divides power among several branches of government.
3. Rule of Law - c. Requires even the government to follow the law.
4. Consent of the Governed - a. Happens when citizens use their votes to affect government.