The 7 Principles of the Constitution

Our government is divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial. This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

The Bill of Rights guarantees personal liberties and privileges. This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

The Constitution created a government in which the people rule. This deals with with which principle of the Constitution?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Every citizen, including those in the government, must follow the rule of law. This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

The people use a system of voting for representatives to show their power. This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

Each branch checks the actions of the others to create a balanced government. This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

National and state governments share responsibilities (concurrent powers). This deals with which principle of the Constitution?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty