Principles of Const

Front

Why would the people need a representative in government?

Back

You can’t have the whole population vote on everything, so you vote on people who share similar beliefs and allow them to vote.

Front

Complete the sentence: Under checks and balances,

Back

no branch is more powerful than the other

Front

Explains the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Back

Constitution

Front

What kind of power is given from the Constitution to the Federal government and not the states?

Back

Enumerated power

Front

What is leftover power given from the Constitution to the state governments but not the federal government?

Back

Reserved power

Front

What power is shared between federal and state governments?

Back

Concurrent power

Front

Which key concept is the idea that the power of government comes from the will of the people?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Answer explanation

Popular: means "populous" or "The People"

Sovereignty: Means "Supreme Ruler"

In our government, the people are the supreme ruler.

Front

Which key concept means a system of government where citizens are represented by elected officials?

Back

Republicanism

Front

Which key concept is defined as a government that is divided up into branches, and each branch has separate and independent branches?

Back

Separation of Power

Answer explanation

If you said Checks and Balances, remember that C and B only refers to when one branch of the government limits the power of another.

Front

Which key concept is where the government's power is restricted by laws to protect individual liberties?

Back

Limited Government