LS5 Principles of the Constitution

Front

The people have the power to rule

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

The Bill of Rights protects our personal freedoms from government interference. What does this refer to?

Back

individual rights

Front

The three branches of government have different jobs and responsibilities. What is this principle called?

Back

separation of powers

Front

Government officials must obey the law. Options: checks and balances, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government

Back

limited government

Front

The people elect government officials to represent them

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

The three branches of government control each other to maintain equal power

Back

checks and balances

Front

Power is shared and divided between the states and the national government

Back

federalism

Front

"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice ..."

Back

limited government

Front

When the Congress disagrees with a law the President is trying to pass they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.

Back

Federalism