Match the term to the correct definition.
Question 2 options:
The local government, or the services provided by the government, of a city or town
A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
1.
Federalism
2.
Popular Sovereignty
3.
Republicanism
4.
municipal/municipality
5.
Checks and Balances
1. municipal/municipality - The local government, or the services provided by the government, of a city or town
2. Republicanism - A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
3. Popular Sovereignty - A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
4. Checks and Balances - used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch
5. Federalism - A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments