Principles of the Constitution

Number of ARTICLES in the New Constitution

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 27

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Articles of Confederation

• Northwest Ordinance

Which group supported the ratification of a new constitution?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Which group contributed the Bill of Rights to the New Constitution?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Which principle of the new Constitution is reflected in the Preamble, "We the People..."

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle created by the New Constitution that states power is divided between the federal and state government

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

The principle that states one branch can't do something in government without approval from another branch

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

This principle divides power between 3 branches

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government is reflected by the President vetoing a bill passed by Congress?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Which principle states a branch can only do what the law states they can do?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty