The Constitution Flashcard

Front

Which Enlightenment author developed the idea that government is based on an agreement between the ruler and the ruled? Options: John Locke, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams

Back

John Locke

Front

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

Back

to state the six goals for the Constitution

Front

The opening phrase of the Constitution, "We, the people," means that the Constitution gets its authority from the

Back

Citizens

Front

Which of the following statements about the United States Constitution is accurate?

Back

It included ideas that were borrowed from European sources.

Front

How many branches in the government does the United States Constitution establish?

Back

three

Front

What body of government has two representatives from each of the fifty states? Options: Congress, Senate, Supreme Court, House of Representatives

Back

Senate

Front

Which of the following best describes the principle of popular sovereignty?

Back

Government acts with the people's permission through elected officials.

Front

What term refers to the sharing between the states and the national government?

Back

Federalism

Front

What principle gives each branch of government specific responsibilities?

Back

Seperation of power

Front

What term best describes the system where each branch of the government can control or limit the other two branches?

Back

checks and balances