Welcome to Constitutional Principles

Opening Circle: The Constitution is a document that outlines the framework of government. Which of the following best describes the Constitution?

• A document that outlines the framework of government

• A list of state capitals

• A collection of famous speeches

• A book of scientific discoveries

The Constitution prevents government from becoming too powerful by:

• dividing power among different branches

• allowing one branch to control all others

• eliminating state governments

• giving unlimited power to the president

Having guiding principles for government is important because:

• They provide a framework for decision-making and governance.

• They limit the government's ability to function.

• They make government processes more complicated.

• They are only symbolic and have no real impact.

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• All political power comes from the government

• All political power comes from the people

• All political power comes from the president

• All political power comes from the courts

The Constitution begins with which phrase to emphasize the principle of popular sovereignty?

• We the People of the United States

• In God We Trust

• E Pluribus Unum

• Liberty and Justice for All

Who are the ultimate source of governmental authority according to the principle of popular sovereignty?

• Citizens

• Judges

• The President

• The Military

You exercise the power of popular sovereignty through ______ and electing representatives.

• voting

• reading

• traveling

• shopping

For a government to be legitimate, it must have the consent of the governed.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Citizens vote in _______ to choose their representatives.

• elections

• parades

• meetings

• ceremonies

Which of the following statements is true about elected officials?

• They are not accountable to anyone

• They are accountable to the people who voted for them

• They are only accountable to other officials

• They cannot be voted out of office