Principles of the 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. 

What is the name of the  federal branch that makes legislation (laws)?

• Congress
• President
• Supreme Court
• We the People

What is the name of the federal branch that enforces the laws?

• Congress
• Executive
• Supreme Court
• Police

What is the name of the federal branch that decides if something is lawful or not?

• Congress
• Executive
• Supreme Court
• Lawyers

Which branch can veto or cancel a law being made?

• Congress
• Executive
• Supreme Court
• Lawyers

Which branch of the federal government can declare war on another nation?

• Congress
• Executive
• Supreme Court
• People vote for war

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

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-government