Understanding Constitutional Principles

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

Explain how the principle of federalism.

• The national government has all the power, and states follow its directives.

• States have all the power, and the national government follows their directives.

• Power is divided between the national and state governments, each with its own responsibilities.

• The national government can override any state law at any time.

How does the principle of separation of powers prevent tyranny?

• By allowing the President to make all laws.

• By dividing government responsibilities among different branches.

• By giving the Supreme Court the power to veto laws.

What is the main purpose of the principle of popular sovereignty?

• To ensure that the government is run by a monarchy.

• To allow the people to have a say in their government through voting.

• To give the President absolute power.

• To ensure that only the wealthy can participate in government.

Describe how the principle of limited government is applied in the U.S. Constitution.

• The government can do whatever it wants without any restrictions.

• The government's power is restricted to what is in the Constitution

• The government is only limited by the President's decisions.

• The government has unlimited power over the states.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the system of checks and balances in maintaining the balance of power among the branches of government.

• It is ineffective because one branch always dominates the others.

• It is effective because it allows each branch to limit the powers of the others.

• It is ineffective because it gives too much power to the judicial branch.

• It is effective because it allows the President to control Congress.

What does the principle of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Make laws.

• Declare laws unconstitutional.

• Enforce laws.

• Amend the Constitution.

How does the principle of republicanism manifest in the structure of the U.S. government?

• By having a king or queen as the head of state.

• By electing representatives to make decisions on behalf of the people.

• By allowing only the wealthy to vote.

• By having a direct democracy where everyone votes on every issue.

How is the principle of individual rights protected by the Bill of Rights.

• The first ten amendments only apply to government officials

• It is protected by listing the rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government.

• It is protected by allowing the President to decide which rights are important.

Identify which principle of the Constitution is being applied when citizens vote in elections.

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances