Principles of Constitution

What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the supreme court?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch

Which branches' function is to write, debate, and pass bills? 

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Constitutional Branch 

How does the Executive Branch "check" the Judicial Branch?

• The Supreme Court can impeach the President. 
• The Supreme Court approves or vetoes a law. 
• The President approves or vetoes a law. 
• The President nominates Supreme Court justices. 

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• Every state gets 2
• Based on population
• Every state gets 1
• Only certain states get into the House

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 100
• 200
• 300
• 400

Checks and Balances:  Who can override the President's veto with 2/3rds vote in both Houses?

• Vice President
• Congress
• Supreme Court
• President's Cabinet

This principle means that the power of government comes from the people.

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Bill of Rights

• Republicanism

A form of government where voters choose representatives to exercise the power voters give to them, on their behalf.

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Bill of Rights

• Republicanism

This principle of the U.S. Constitution divides the powers of the government into three separate groups to ensure no one becomes too powerful.

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted?

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances