LS5 Constitutional Principles Review

Front

The power of the courts to determine whether what the government does is in accordance what the Constitution provides.

Back

Judicial Review

Front

Government authority is derived from the people.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Each branch is subject to a number of constitutional restraints by the other branches.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

The government can only exercise the powers granted to it.

Back

Limited Government

Front

Establishes the three branches of government.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Each branch has certain powers with which it can regulate the operations of the other two.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

This principle is reflected in the division of power between the national and state government.

Back

Federalism

Front

Government and its officials are always subject to never above the law.

Back

Limited Government

Front

Each branch has a specific field of authority and unique set of responsibilities within the operation of the government.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

The branches of government possess the ability to restrain certain actions of the other branches.

Back

Checks and Balance