principles of the constitution

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

What document was written in 1787?

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence 
• Common Sense
• U.S. Constitution 

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights)