Principles of the Constitution

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

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

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

• Bill of Rights

• Individual Rights

• States Rights

• Right to Remain Silent

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.

• True

• False

Supreme law of the land

• Being banned from the restroom

• Bill of rights

• Popular sovereignty

• US Constitution

Division of power between federal and states is...

• Concurrent powers

• Authoritarian

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

This branch interprets the laws

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial