6 Key Concepts of the Constitution

What does popular sovereignty allow citizens to do?

• to drive

• to have natural rights

• to do whatever they want

• to vote

Who holds the power in a Republic government?

• the state

• only the government

• we the people

• the congress

What 2 governments does federalism separate the power into?

• national government, executive government

• local government, representative government

• local government, national government

• there is only national government

Why are checks and balances important to the United States of America government?

• Separates branches of government so the power is equal in all 3 branches.

• Lets the votes from the people more equal because they go through the checks and balances.

• It helps people in debt.

• It keeps a balance of power in our government

What is popular sovereignty

• Power is shared by the national and state governments

• The government has all the power

• The people have the power to change their government

• There is no order in the government

What is limited government

• its being able to run for president

• A government’s power is limited by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties.

• only having one government in the nation

• having all the power go to the government

What is Republicanism

• A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials.

• A form of government only made of republicans

• the republic

• A government that rules over the people

What is Separation of powers

• There is a separation of government and state

• The president has all of the power

• Its made up of the Judicial, Executive and Legislative branches

• The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers.

What are checks and balances

• Everyone gets a check in the nation

• Everyone checks in on each other with love and respect

• Each branch of government can “check,” or limit, the power of the other branches.

• The people need to do a back round check