Principles of the Constitution

The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicansim

• Federalism

• Self-government

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.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited 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. 

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. 

• power is divided between national and state government. 

The Federal government is also known as?

• Limited government

• Main Governemnt

• National Government

• Official government

When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass,  they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• limited government

• checks and balances

The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Soveriegnty

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights