Unit 1A: Constitution Review

The idea that the government was created by the people of America is--

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicansim

• Federalism

What is the principle of Republicanism?

• The people create the government.

• The power of government should be limited.

• Americans are represented by elected officials.

Who shares power according to the principle of Federalism?

• State government and federal government.

• Executive and Legislative branches.

• People and government.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.

• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.

• To provide additional protections for individual rights.

Popular Sovereignty means that--

• people elect their political representatives.

• people are the source of the government's power.

• power is divided between national and state government.

Each branch having its own jobs and powers is an example of -

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

When the president disagrees with a law Congress wants passed, he can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• Limited government

• Checks and Balances

The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches -

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty