1.2 Constitutional Principles

Front

________________ gives certain duties to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

Back

Separation of power

Front

___________ say(s) that the government and its actions must follow the law.

Back

Rule of law

Front

The principle of ________ says that all political power belongs to the people.

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

The principle of ___________ gives power to both the national and state governments.

Back

federalism

Front

Which principle was not firmly established until a Supreme Court case after the Constitution was written? Options: Judicial review, Private property, Individual liberty, Popular sovereignty

Back

Judicial review

Front

Which of the following is a power only the federal government has?
Establish schools, Conduct elections, Regulate marriages, Declare war

Back

Declare war

Front

Which of the following is a power only the states have? Regulate business within a state, Regulate trade with other nations, Regulate trade with other states, Regulate the collection of taxes

Back

Regulate business within a state

Front

The rule of law (govt. must obey law, no one above law) relates to which principle?

Back

Limited government

Front

How do checks and balances and separation of powers impact how much the government can get done?

Back

Makes it harder

Front

The principle of private property means:

Back

people have a right to own things.