Constitutional Principles

What is a principle?

• Person in charge of a school

• Way to solve a math problem

• Core value or belief that guides you

• Something you find in the Articles of Confederation

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted?

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

What are the 3 separate, but equal, branches of government known as? (SELECT THREE ANSWER CHOICES)

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Congressional Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.

• True

• False

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights deals with the principle of Federalism?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.

• separation of powers

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances