Era 3- 7 Principals of the Constitution

Who is considered the father of the Constitution

• George Washington
• John Adams
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

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) 

What is republicanism?

• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people. 

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

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 is popular sovereignty?

• "The people rule." 
• There are three branches of government. 
• There are two houses in the legislature. 
• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 

What specifically gives individual rights to the people?

• The Bill of Rights
• Magna Carta 
• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation

Enforces the laws

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

Decides what a law means

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch

What principle allows people to vote for a representative?

• individual rights
• republicanism