BrainPOP--The Constitution

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

• Has more rights than ordinary citizens

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

• Power

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