7 Constitutional Principles

Power in the government is divided between the 3 branches. Which principle is this?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

Everyone (even the government) must obey the laws, and no one is above the law. Which principle is this?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Power

Each branch in our government is given tools to prevent the other branches from abusing their power. Which principle is this?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Power is divided between the federal government and state governments. Which principle is this?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

According to John Locke and Thomas Jefferson, the government's power comes from the people. Which principle is this?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

Decisions are made by representatives chosen by the people- not a king. Which principle is this?

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Every person is born with certain rights- life. liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Which principle is this?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights