Principles review

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. 

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

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-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

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• separation of power
• federalism

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

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

• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights