Principles of the United States Constitution

1. Under Popular Sovereignty, where does power come from?

Answer explanation

The people!

What’s an example of how people give the government power today?

Answer explanation

Voting

The United States can be called a representative democracy, OR a.....?

Answer explanation

Republic

When the Constitution was written, who were the people who actually held power?

Answer explanation

White landowning men

The Constitution makes sure __________________ is above the law.

Answer explanation

No one

1. What are the three branches of government? (pick 3)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Presidential

• Congressional

• Judicial

Answer explanation

Legislative, Executive. and Judicial

What principle ensures that 1 branch can’t become too powerful?

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Checks anc Balances

1. Enumerated powers are powers that belong exclusively to the ______________________ branch - like the power to declare war, regulate trade between states, & print money.

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Executive

1. ________________ powers are powers that are held back for the states, like establishing schools, making rules for elections, creating local governments, etc.

• Reserved powers
• Implied powers
• Exclusive powers
• Concurrent powers

Answer explanation

Reserved

Concurrent powers are those shared by the national & state governments - give 1 example of a concurrent power.

Answer explanation

Establish courts, borrow money, collect taxes, and pass laws