7 Principles Review

Which principle is found in the Preamble ("We the People"?)

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle has each branch in charge of its own job and governmental duties?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

Which branch is found in Article I of the Constitution, and who's powers include writing bills, declaring war and impeaching the president?

• Legislative Branch (Congress)

• Executive Branch (President and Cabinet)

• Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

• Individual state governments

Which branch can be found in Article II (2) of the Constitution, and who's powers include enforcing.executing the laws, can veto (say "no" to) bills, and can nominate Supreme Court Justices?

• Legislative Branch (Congress)

• Executive Branch (President and Cabinet)

• Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

• Individual state governments

Which branch of government can be found in Article III (3) of the Constitution, and who's powers include "Judicial Review" (can determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional0?

• Legislative Branch (Congress)

• Executive Branch (President and Cabinet)

• Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

• Individual state governments

What is the power of "Judicial Review?"

• The Supreme Court can determine if a justice/judge passes their annual (yearly) performance review.

• The Supreme Court can overrule a jury's decision.

• The Supreme Court can review the President's performance, and have him/her impeached.

• The Supreme Court can rule an existing law as constitutional (legal) or unconstitutional (illegal))

Which principle has each branch of government monitor/look over the actions of the other branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle states that citizens rule through elected representatives?

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which principle states that power is divided and shared between different levels of government (local, state, federal)?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is the same as the principle of "Federalism?"

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th amendment