Principles and Preamble

Which principle of the Constitution states the people are the source of the government's power?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution is the belief that the powers of government should be limited to what is specifically stated in the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Government

Which principle of the Constitution states that the government should be divided into 3 distinct branches?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Limited Government

Which principle states there is a distribution of powers between state and federal (national) governments?

• Individual Rights
• Federalism
• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty

The ability of the President to veto a bill passed through Congress, and then Congress being able to override his veto would be an example of which Principle?

• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty

Congress making laws, the President enforcing laws, and the Supreme Court interpreting laws is an example of which Principle?

• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Individual Rights

Which Principle is best described by this image?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers

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Preamble

• gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

• encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

• The delegates and people living in the United States

• do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

• The introduction to the United States Constitution.

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty
• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• general welfare