Constitutional Principles 421

How is the constitutional principle of limited government demonstrated in our Constitution?

• The United States Constitution explicitly grants specific powers in the Articles.

• The United States Constitution provides several changes in the 26 Amendments.

How is the constitutional principle of popular sovereignty demonstrated in our Constitution?

• The US Constitution's Preamble clearly states that the government is based on "we the people"

• The US Constitution details the role of the electoral college in the election of the President of the United States.

Why is the constitutional principle of separation of powers demonstrated in our Constitution?

• A clear separation of powers prevents one branch of government from overreaching its power.

• A clear separation of powers makes our judicial system which is based on popular sovereignty more powerful than government.

Why is the constitutional principle of checks and balances demonstrated in our Constitution?

• A clear system of checks and balances prevent one branch from becoming too powerful and establishing a tyrannical government.

• A clear wall of separation between church an states ensures a free religious democracy that prevents theocratic tyranny.

Why is the constitutional principle of federalism demonstrated in our Constitution?

• Federalism helps divide power among local, state, and national government to meet the needs of people based on region.

• Federalism helps unite various regions by making the national government supreme in all government matters.

Why is the Supremacy Clause an important constitutional principle of our Constitution?

• The Supremacy Clause makes the United States Constitution the supreme law of the land.

• The Supremacy Clause makes the President the supreme leader of the nation.

Why is Judicial Review an important constitutional principle of our Constitution?

• It provides a fair system to interpret the constitutionality of various laws or actions.

• It provides a equitable system to provide fairness between the government and citizens.

How does the US Constitution embody the rule of law?

• by making the laws apply equally to all individuals

• by protecting government officials from prosecution

How does the Constitution ensure equal protection of the law?

• through the Fourteenth Amendment.

• through the First Amendment.

Why are the Constitutional principles important?

• They provide the framework for governance and protect individual rights.
• They are only relevant for historical context for courts to establish precedence.