civics 5

What is the first part of the Constitution?

• Articles
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble
• Amendments 11-27

What does Article II of the Constitution outline?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Olive Branch

This concept refers to each branch having their own divided responsibilities--

• federalism
• checks and balances
• separation of powers

This concept refers to each branch of government limiting the power of other branches? Example: Executive can veto Legislative laws.

• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers

This concept refers to national government responsibilities being different or separate from state or local powers:

• separation of powers
• federalism
• checks and balances

This illustration shows

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

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. 

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

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

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.
• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights. 

The Federal government is also known as?

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