5. Memory Monday - Constitution

The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law.

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Government powers are divided among the legislative, executive and judicial branches.

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Citizens elect representatives

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Each branch of government has some influence over the other branches

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

The people rule

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Rights guaranteed to all United States citizens under the Bill of Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Which Enlightenment thinker helped develop the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances?

• Jefferson

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Franklin

Which Enlightenment thinker helped develop the principle of individual rights ?

• Jefferson

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Franklin

Which are freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment?

• Speech

• Religion

• Press

• Petition

• Assembly

Which amendment guarantees no unreasonable search and seizure?

• 1st

• 4th

• 5th

• 7th