Principles of the Constitution

Front

Rule by the people; government's authority comes from the consent of the people

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

power is divided between the national and state governments

Back

federalism

Front

Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities

Back

separation of powers

Front

each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches

Back

checks and balances

Front

A two-thirds vote in each House of Congress is needed to override a president's veto.

Back

checks and balances

Front

"Congress shall make no law. . ." (this part of the Constitution is telling Congress what they cannot do)

Back

limited government

Front

speed limits differ from state to state

Back

federalism

Front

The House can impeach the president

Back

checks and balances

Front

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

Which basic principle of government is introduced in the Preamble: "We the People of the United States . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"?

Back

popular sovereignty