Principles of the Constitution

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

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

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. 

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) 

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government

The division of power between the National Government and the State Governments

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.
• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights. 

The Federal government is also known as?

• Limited government
• Main Governemnt
• National Government
• Official government

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

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty

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

• limited government
• checks and balances