US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Constitutionalism basically means that the nature of the government should be limited in nature and that its powers should not be arbitrary in nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The structure of US government: checks and balances This system of checks and balances keeps each branch of government from overstepping its bounds, and consequently, the federal government itself from becoming too powerful.

Detailed explanation-3: -Popular sovereignty is one of the main principles of the U.S. Government. Under popular sovereignty, the people (or citizens) are the ultimate source of government power. This means that the government only can operate with the people’s consent and authority.

Detailed explanation-4: -Limited government is defined as a political structure where laws limit the powers of the government to avoid abuse. Democracy is a significant example of a limited government where the power is distributed across the cabinet. It also restricts a single person from wielding excessive influence in decision making.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fundamental political principles Limited government-Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. • Rule of law-The government and those who govern are bound by the law. • Democracy-In a democratic system of government the people rule.