Principles of the Constitution

Who is the best law studies teacher ever?

•  Layton 
• Fecca
• Taylor 
• Ibanez 

No citizen is above the law

• rule of law
• popular sovereignty 
• separation of powers
• federalism

Citizens electing their representatives in Congress is an example of 

• popular sovereignty
• rule of law
• checks and balances
• federalism

The Congress overriding a president's veto is an example of

• checks and balances
• federalism
• rule of law
• popular sovereignty 

Which principle involves SHARING power between different levels of government?

• federalism
• separation of powers
• popular sovereignty
• checks and balances

The principle that the authority of the government comes from the people

• popular sovereignty
• rule of law
• separation of powers
• federalism

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• In order to
• We the people
• Once upon a
• The United States

Beginning of the constitution.

• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch
• preamble