US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION

USA CITIZENSHIP TEST

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What fundamental political principle states that the government and those who govern are bound by the law (even the President, judges, police officers, and priests)?

A	Democracy
B	Representative Government
C	Consent of the Governed
D	Rule of Law
E	Limited Government

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A constitution embodies the fundamental principles of a government. Our constitution, adopted by the sovereign power, is amendable by that power only. To the constitution all laws, executive actions, and, judicial decisions must conform, as it is the creator of the powers exercised by the departments of government.

Detailed explanation-2: -These justices are the ones who vote on cases and interpretations of rules. This system where the three branches of government can limit one another’s power and check on the other branches to make sure not one branch gets too powerful is called Checks and Balances.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate. This is also known as the system of checks and balances, because each branch is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other branches.

Detailed explanation-4: -Republicanism, meaning the right to vote for representatives Republicanism means the power rests with citizens who can and do vote. Then, elected representatives use their power to make laws.

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