7 Principles

The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional. This is an example of...

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

The Judicial Branch is the branch that interprets or reviews the law and Constitution. This is an example of...

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

States have the power to establish schools. The federal government has the power to declare war. This is an example of...

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

Congress writes the laws. Then, the president may sign or veto (reject) the law. This is an example of...

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which principle of government refers to rights that the people have?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

Which principle of government states that everyone, including leaders, must follow the Constitution and laws?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government states that the people use power by voting for representatives?

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Which principle of government states that the people have the power?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Individual Right

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government divides power between state and federal governments?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

Which pr9inciple allows each branch to limit the other branches' power?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism