American Government - Principles of Constitution

The people hold the power. Which principle is this?

• Limited government

• Federalislm

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

U.S. government is made up of central (national) government AND state governments. Which principle?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review

"We the people..." in the preamble of the Constitution relates to which principle?

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

The government cannot do whatever it wants to do. Which principle?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

Articles 1, 2, & 3 in the Constitution create three branches of government with unique authority. Principle?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Judicial review

• Limited government

Congress passes a law, which the President then vetoes. Which principle?

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

Courts can determine whether or not a law is constitutional. Which principle?

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government

We have a President of the United States. We also have a governor of Kansas. Which principle?

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

The Supreme Court ruled that the use of affirmative action in admissions programs at two universities was unconstitutional. Which principle?

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

The House of Representatives can impeach the President. Which principle?

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Federalism

• Limited government