Madison's Argument about the Federal Government

Article 2, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution says this: "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Which principle best applies to this section?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

George Mason was among the group of Anti-Federalists that were opposed to the Constitution. Here’s his view about the role of the Vice President: "That unnecessary officer the Vice-President, who for want of other employment is made president of the Senate, thereby dangerously blending the executive and legislative powers..." Which principle best describes Mason’s concern?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

In The Federalist 48, James Madison made this argument: "Unless [the three branches] be so far connected and blended as to give to each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation ... essential to a free government, can never in practice be duly maintained." Which principle best describes Madison’s concern?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

Basic principles which help define the government of the United States include: (Check all that apply)

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

• The people elect their leaders.

• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

What is popular sovereignty?

• "The people rule." 
• There are three branches of government. 
• There are two houses in the legislature. 
• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 

What specifically gives individual rights to the people?

• The Bill of Rights
• Magna Carta 
• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation