Constitutional Principles, Part 1

Which Constitutional principle holds that the power of the government comes from the people? The People Rule!

• Consent of the Governed

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which Constitutional principle holds that the government only has the powers given to it by the people through the Constitution?

• Consent of the Governed

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which Constitutional principle holds that the people must agree to be ruled by their government and can overthrow that government if it violates basic rights?

• Consent of the Governed

• Legislative

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

What are the three branches of government outlined in the Constitution?

• Federal

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Sovereign

• Executive

There are 435 members of the ___________ of Representatives.

The number of representatives each state has is based on the ____________________ of the state

Each member of the House represents approximately how many US citizens?

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 1,000,000

Every __________ years, the population of the US is counted in the Census.

The current US Senators from Maine are:

• Mitch McConnell

• Jared Golden

• Angus King

• Sara Gideon

• Susan Collins

US Senators serve for a term of ______ years.