Principles of the Constitution Definitions

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.

• The people have individual rights.

• The state and national government share power.

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 have rights. (Bill of Rights)

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.

• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.

• The power of government should be limited.

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

• Self-government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

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

A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people

• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism

The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers

• Federalism
• Republicanism
• Checks & Balances

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

• Limited Government
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights