6 Principles of the Constitution

Divides the U.S. Government into 3 equal branches

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which branch carries out the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive & Legislative

Idea that power is divided between the national and state levels of government

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Police are not allowed to enter into a house without a search warrant

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which branch creates the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Legislative & Judicial

When the supreme court decides if the actions of Congress are Constitutional.

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

Which branch(es) of government is/are having its power checked? When Congress refuses to approve Presidential Treaties?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive & Judicial

Which branch(es) of government is/are having its power checked? When Congress overrides a President's veto?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive & Judicial

Which branch(es) of government is/are having its power checked? When Congress refuses to confirm Judicial appointments

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive & Judicial

Only the Legislative Branch can create laws

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism