Flashcardzizz AG Unit 3

Front

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted?

Back

Limited Government

Front

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.

Back

True

Front

What best completes the title of the following list?

Examples of ?
-President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
-Congress impeaching a federal judge appointed by the president
-Supreme Court Ruling a law passed by Congress unconstitutional

Back

Checks and balances

Front

What does "We the People..." mean?

Back

The people create the government and give the government its power

Front

What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

Back

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

Front

What does "...establish justice..." mean?

Back

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

Front

What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?

Back

The government has to keep peace in the country