7 Constitutional Principles

The sharing of powers between the federal, state and local governments

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

What constitutional principle gives the power to the people?

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Separation of Powers

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• limited government
• federalism
• individual rights

When the Congress disagrees with a law the President is trying to pass they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Individual rights

The rights listed in the Bill of Rights shows that we have which constitutional principle?

• limited government
• individual rights
• federalism

When a powerful Senator is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...

• individual rights

• federalism

• limited government

The power of the government is restricted by law

• federalism
• checks and balances
• limited government

Idea that absolute power rest with the People (people rule)

• Popular Sovereignty
• Popular Souls
• Federalism
• Limited Government 

Idea that its power is limited to only certain powers stated in the Constitution

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government 
• Checks and Balances
• Individual Rights