CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION

Which principle states that a government's power comes directly from the people?

• Federalism
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government

What does the principle of 'Limited Government' mean?

• Government actions need public approval.
• Government shares power with states.
• Government divides power into branches.
• Government has only given powers.

The idea that society is ruled by laws, not people, and even government must follow those laws, describes which principle?

• Rule of Law
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers

When power is divided between a central government and state governments, which principle is at work?

• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Limited Government

Creating different branches within a government to divide power and prevent tyranny is an example of what principle?

• Federalism
• Rule of Law
• Popular Sovereignty
• Separation of Powers

Which principle ensures that each government branch can limit the actions of other branches?

• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Rule of Law

Which option represents a way the Constitution has changed over time?

• Ignoring unpopular parts
• Burning old sections
• Replacing the entire document
• Adding amendments

According to the text, what is the *only* way to officially change the content of the Constitution itself?

• New federal laws
• Supreme Court decisions
• The amendment process
• Informal methods

What authority do changes made through amendments carry?

• Authority decided by state legislatures
• Authority only for a limited time
• The same authority as the original Constitution
• Less authority than original content

Where in the Constitution is the amendment process described?

• Article V
• Article VII
• Article III
• Article I