6 Principles of the Constitution

The Constitution provides for legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances

The president appointed a new Supreme Court justice and the Senate confirms that nominee

• Federalism 
• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances

Citizens elect a new president every 4 years

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

The federal government and the states have the power to collect taxes.

• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Judicial Review 
• Checks and Balances

In 1954, the Supreme Court struck down school segregation as unconstitutional.

• Limited Government
• Judicial Review
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism

The 3rd Amendment says that the gov't can't put troops in citizens' homes during times of peace.

• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers

Congress has power to control money and the president has power over the military.

• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism

On November 6th, 2016, the people of the United States will elect members of Congress. 

• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty

Both the national government and the states have their own criminal justice systems.

• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism

A president can only serve for two terms.

• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism