Principles of the Constitution

"We the People of the United States…"

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers

"The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…"

• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances

The principle that "people rule"

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

The principle that the government should spread out power

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The three branches of government are an example of:

• Separation of Power
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

What is the principle of republicanism?

• the president is the leader of the country
• people elect representatives

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:

• protect individual rights
• have more parts to the Constitution