Constitutional Principles To Know

What is the idea that absolute power rests with the people? (people rule)

What is the idea that its powers is limited to only certain powers stated in the constitution?

What is government controlled by the people who elect representatives? (republic)

What is the idea that government power is divided / shared between national and state levels?

What is it called when there is a separating of government's power into 3 Branches of Government?

What is it when each branch of government checks each other to keep a balance of power?

What are rights guaranteed to people by the Bill of Rights (speech, religion, trial by jury)?

What are these called:

1. Legislative (makes the law( Congress

2. Executive (carries out the law) President

3. Judicial (interprets the law) Supreme Court and lower

courts