Principles of the United States Constitution

What does the word "sovereignty" mean?

• People

• Power

• Sad

• Political

What is the first line of the U.S. Constitution?

• We the people of the United States
• Here ye, here ye

• We hold these truths to be self evident

• These are the rules of the United States

Which term means "The power comes from the people"?

• Republic

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

Which term refers to "A system of government in which people elect representatives in government"?

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rebublic

• Limited Government

Which term means "The power of government is restricted. No one is above the law"?

• Limited Government
• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

Which term means "Power of government in the U.S. is divided between three branches of government"?

• Republic

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following is not one of the three branches of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Radical

• Judicial

This term refers to the ability of each branch to prevent the other branches from being too powerful.

• Checks and balances
• Republicanism

• Reserved Powers

• Limited Government

This term refers to "Freedoms that people have that must be protected by the government".

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republic