Principles of the Constitution

The Constitution begins with "We the People". What principle does this statement reflect.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches.

• The people elect their leaders.

• The people are in charge.

• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What is the job of the judicial branch?

• Congress- it makes the laws

• The President- carries out the laws

• It interprets the laws

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• It makes the laws

• It carries out or executes the laws

• It interprets the laws

What is the principle of Republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.

• The people create the government.

• The power of government should be limited.

• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.

• State government and federal government.

• Executive and Legislative branches.

• People and government.

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

• Self-government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited government

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• separation of power
• federalism