Principles of the United States Constitution

1. Under Popular Sovereignty, where does power come from?

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The people!

What’s an example of how people give the government power today?

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Voting

The United States can be called a representative democracy, OR a.....?

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Republic

When the Constitution was written, who were the people who actually held power?

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White landowning men

The Constitution makes sure __________________ is above the law.

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No one

1. What are the three branches of government? (pick 3)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Presidential

• Congressional

• Judicial

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Legislative, Executive. and Judicial

What principle ensures that 1 branch can’t become too powerful?

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Checks anc Balances

1. Enumerated powers are powers that belong exclusively to the ______________________ branch - like the power to declare war, regulate trade between states, & print money.

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Executive

1. ________________ powers are powers that are held back for the states, like establishing schools, making rules for elections, creating local governments, etc.

• Reserved powers
• Implied powers
• Exclusive powers
• Concurrent powers

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Reserved

Concurrent powers are those shared by the national & state governments - give 1 example of a concurrent power.

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Establish courts, borrow money, collect taxes, and pass laws