Principles in the Constitution

This principle means each branch of government has its own powers and responsibilities

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

What amendment states No unreasonable search and seizure

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

This principle means the final authority in government rests with the people ( by Voting)

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

This Principle means your rights can not be taken away from you such as, life liberty and pursuit of happiness

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

What amendment states all rights not given to Federal Government belong to states and people

• 8th

• 7th

• 10th

• 9th

This principle means the power of electing representatives rest with the people

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

This principle means National and state government share powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

This principle means each branch of government can use controls ( check) over the others

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Check and Balances

Who is considered the father of the U.S. Constitution

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

Which amendment states a right to a trail by jury in civil cases

• 1st

• 3rd

• 5th

• 7th