U.S. Constitution from Brainpop

According to the rule of law, a government leader:

• According to the rule of law, a government leader:

• Has absolute authority to make decisions for everyone

• Is excluded from "we the people"

• Must follow the law like everyone else

A law is declared unconstitutional if it _____ the Constitution.

• protects

• amends

• violates

• clarifies

Each article of the Constitution:

• explains one part of government or a key government process

• adds an amendment to the original document

• Introduces the goals of the document

• checks and balances the other articles

What is a synonym for sovereignty?

• support

• vote

• law

• protect

Who passes laws in a republic?

• all citizens

• elected representatives

• a king or queen

• judges

The principle of limited government prevents a leader from:

• getting re-elected

• voting in elections

• becoming too powerful

• switching to another branch

Concurrent powers are shared by:

• the people and the government

• the executive and legislative branches

• the legislative and judicial branches

• federal and state governments

The separation of powers splits _____ into three branches.

• the federal government

• congress

• the supreme court

• the bill of rights

Overriding a veto is an example of:

• federalism

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

The description of the Constitution as a "living document" refers to:

• the role of the framers

• the opening words of the preamble

• the amendment process

• the principle of individual rights