The U.S. Constitution

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 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. 

The Congress overriding a president's veto is an example of

• checks and balances
• federalism
• rule of law
• popular sovereignty 

Citizens electing their representatives in Congress is an example of 

• popular sovereignty
• rule of law
• checks and balances
• federalism

Which principle involves SHARING power between different levels of government?

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

Enforces the laws

• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

Makes the laws

• legislative branch
• judicial branch
• executive branch

Interpret the laws

• judicial branch
• legislative branch
• executive branch