3.3 Part 2 The Constitution

Which of the following protected the original thirteen states’ independence but did not create a strong national government?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Judiciary Act of 1789

Define-principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

• rule of law

• social compact theory

• popular sovereignty

• unalienable rights

• equality

Define-idea that the people give power to a government in order to receive or maintain social order through the rule of law

• rule of law

• social compact theory

• popular sovereignty

• equality

• limited government

Define-A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

• popular sovereignty

• unalienable rights

• equality

• Be a Bronco

Define-The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens.

• popular sovereignty

• social compact theory

• rule of law

• limited government

Constitution Judicial Branch Select all of the items below that are a power of the judicial branch and would be a check and balance on the other two branches of the federal government.

• may declare executive actions unconstitutional

• may impeach government officials

• may declare laws unconstitutional

• enforce the laws

The U.S. Constitution has been called "the American solution to the challenge of government." How does the Preamble support this claim?

• The Preamble shows how officials will need to work with the people to govern.

• It states the purpose and outcome of coming together as a people to form a government.

• It states that popular sovereignty requires the people to adhere to the will of their leaders.

• The Preamble identifies the roles that government is expected to play.

Both Federal and State Powers

• collect taxes

• provide for general welfare

• regulate education

• regulate trade inside the state

State Government Powers

• regulate trade inside the state

• establish local governments

• regulate education

• driver, marriage, teacher, etc. licenses

• collect taxes

Federal Government Powers

• declare war

• coin money

• maintain army and navy

• regulate trade with foreign countries

• driver, marriage, teacher, etc. licenses