Principles of the Constitution

Which principle declares that there is a division of power between the federal government and the states?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

This principle is the idea that people have the right to govern. Or have the right to abolish or alter their government.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

The separation of powers separated the government into ______ branches.

This principle states that each branch of government has the power to check, or limit, the actions of the other two.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

This principle states that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it.

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

This principle states that citizens elect representatives to carry out the will of the people.

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

This principle involves the protection of certain rights and liberties of individuals from government interference. These rights can be found in the Bill of Rights.

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government