Constitution Principles

Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--

• People elect their political representatives.
• people are the source of the government's power. 

Principle of US Gov’t
People = source of Gov’t Power
Gov’t exists only w/consent of People

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

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• separation of power
• federalism

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and national government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

An example of Republicanism is: 

• Electing your local mayor
• Electing your state governor
• Electing the President of the United States
• Electing is the key word: All of the above. 

This illustration shows

• checks and balances
• separation of powers

The Federal government is also known as?

• Limited government
• Main Government
• National Government
• Official government

What was the primary effect of the great compromise?

• The Virginia Plan won out in that our representatives are chosen by state population. 
• The New Jersey Plan won out on account of equal representation in the Senate, today. 
• The combination of the VA plan and the NJ plan resulted in a bicameral (two) house system that we have today. 
• All of the above.