U1, L8: Constitutional Principles

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

• The government's power is restricted

• Powers are separated into 3 branches

• Power is shared between the states and federal government

• The people have power

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

• People have the power

• People must approve of government's actions

• Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

• Each branch has power over the other

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty

• The people hold the power in the government

• Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states

• Powers are divided between 3 branches of government

• The people must approve of the governments actions

What is the best definition for Rule of Law

• People must approve of government's actions

• The people have the power

• The powers of government are limited

• Everyone must follow the law

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers?

• People have the power

• Powers are divided between the national and state governments

• Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

• Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

• Powers separated between 3 branches of government

• Powers given only to the Federal Governments

• Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

• People have the power.

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

• Power divided between 3 branches of government

• Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

• It has to do with money and scales

• Everyone must follow the law

When Senator Ted Cruz is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...

• individual rights

• federalism

• limited government

• Rule of Law

Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage ?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

What is the first step in Amending the Constitution?

• Ratifying the Amendment in Congress

• Ratifying the Amendment at state conventions

• Proposing the Amendment

• The president signing it into law