7 principles of the constitution

The idea that the government was created by the people and it is the people of the United States who hold the power and who establish a system of government for their own well-being.

• popular sovereignty

• republiccanism

• separation of powers

• federalism

The Constitution establishes a republican form of government. What is a republic?

• the president makes the laws

• a government in which the people rule through elected representatives

• there are no laws

• the people rule the government

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• state government and federal government

• elected officials and appointed officials

• executive and legislative branches

• people and government

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches to make sure than no person or group in government has too much power?

• self government

• republicanism

• separation of powers

• limited government

why was the bill of rights included in the constitution

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

• to protect the idea of federalism

• to provide additional guarantees for individual rights

• DONT CHOOSE THIS ONE

when the president disagrees with a law that Congress has passed, the president can veto the law. this action is an example of...

• limited government

• checks and balances

The powers of government are strictly defined and the members of government have only those powers that are given to it by the people. If The President is pulled over for speeding he/she too will receive a ticket. This is an example of...

• individual rights

• limited government

Which document was included in the U.S. Constitution to support the principle of Individual rights?

• northwest ordinance

• articles of confederation

• bill of rights

• unalienable rights