The Constitution Principles

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

• Self-government

• Democratism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited government

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

• Separatism

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

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separatism

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 republicanism?

• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people vote for their leaders, who then represent the people. 

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. 

The key to the constitution is that it allows the federal and state governments to 

• have a civil war.
• share power.
• make new laws.
• create new jobs.

Another term for "checks and balances" is

• separation of powers.

• a republican system.

• the right to vote.

• We the People

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

• rule of law

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

Federalism: A way of organizing a nation so that two or more levels of government have authority over the same land and people.

Part B

In the United States, what occurs when state and national laws are in conflict?

• The state law is enforced.

• The national law is enforced.

• The state decides which law to enforce.

• The public holds a referendum to decide which law should be enforced.