What's Actually in the Constitution? - Constitutional Principles

Why did the new American Government want limited Government?

• They loved the King

• They didn't want to be controlled like how they were under the king.

• They wanted a govenment shared with England

The articles of Confederation was made weak in purpose, because...

• They liked being controlled by the king.

• They didn't see a need for a government.

• They feared that a federal government would have too much power.

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• People have no power in government

• The king has all the power in government

• The president has all the power in government

• The power is with the people

What is the legislative branch of the National government called

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

Which branch of government enforces the laws

• Executive branch 

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

Which Branch interprets the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative 

What do the branches have the power to do with each other?

• rule them

• Be more powerful than the other

• Check on each other

How does the executive branch check on the legislative branch?

• executive orders

• vetos bills 

What is federalism?

• The federal Government has all the power

• The state government has all the power

• The power is shared between the state and federal government.