Constitution & 7 Principles

The Supreme Court check Congress by determining whether the laws Congress passes are unconstitutional. 

• True
• False

The Principle that states that the government only has the powers the Constitution gives it. 

• General Welfare
• Limited Government
• Popular Sov. 
• Preamble

The Presidents power to reject a law

• Veto
• Cede
• Impeach

Which branch executes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch interprets the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Federalism
• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

The city officers were elected by the people on the January ballot. This is an example of which of the principles of government?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism