Principles of the Constitution

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

When the States transitioned to the Federal system, what powers did they keep for themselves?

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Individual rights

• Psychic powers

In government, a concurrent power is something that is done by:

• BOTH State and Fed gov't

• ONLY Fed gov't

• ONLY State gov't

• NEITHER State or Fed gov't

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Which is the BEST description of federalism?

• a government in which a Supreme Court is the highest level of the judicial branch
• a government with rules and laws that are spelled out by a constitution
• a system in which power is shared between a central government and state governments
• a type of government in which there are two legislative bodies of different sizes

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers

First part of the constitution, which lays out the purpose of government

• Preamble

• Articles

• Bill of Rights