The function of the Executive branch is:

The function of the Legislative branch is:

The function of the Judicial branch is:

The principle that the government should not have too much power

The principle that "people rule"

The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers

The principle that the government should spread out power

The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us

Voting is an example of:

A veto is an example of:

The three branches of government are an example of:

The Constitution is an example of:

The Federal government being the only one allowed to declare war is an example of:

Freedom of speech is an example of:

Citizens elect senators to serve in Washington, D.C.

The Constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its powers.

The Legislative Branch makes the laws.

Both the federal and state governments can impose taxes.

Congress can override a presidential veto by 2/3rds vote in each house.

Congress may impeach judges and the president.

The national government conducts foreign policy.

Government officials are never above the law.

Congressmen should keep in mind the interests of their constituents (voters).

The president appoints federal judges.

The right to bear arms.

The court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional).

Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.

Which principle fits these clues?

The power of the people.

The people exercise their power by voting.

"We the People..."

Example: The people vote in an election.

Which principle fits these clues?

The people's personal freedoms.

These freedoms (rights) are protected by the Bill of Rights.

Example: Freedom of Speech

Which principle fits these clues?

Power of Government divided into 3 branches:

Legislative branch makes the laws.

Executive branch carries out the laws.

Judicial branch interprets the laws.

Which principle fits these clues?

Puts constraints on the power of the government: NO ONE is above the law!

Example: Even the President has to follow every single law!

Which principle fits these clues?

A form of government in which people elect representatives to make and carry out laws.

Example: The people elected Ted Cruz as senator for Texas.

Which principle fits these clues?

Each branch has the power to block the actions of the other. Example: Judicial Review = Supreme Court has the final say on the interpretations of the Constitutional laws coming from Congress.

"We the people" are the First 3 words of our constitution. This reinforces which principle?

Popular Sovereignty is when the people exercise their right to .....

Our individual rights are guaranteed where in the Constitution?

A limited government is created to-

The personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law guaranteed by the Bill of Rights are--

Which branch interprets the law and makes sure it is fair?