Principles and Preamble

Front

What does insure domestic tranquility mean?

Back

Promise peace within our country

Front

What does secure the blessings of liberty mean?

Back

Protect the freedom for citizens

Front

What does establish justice mean?

Back

Create fairness

Front

What does provide for the common defense mean?

Back

Defend the country from enemies

Front

What does promote the general welfare mean?

Back

Encourage the well-being of all its people

Front

What does "a more perfect union" mean?

Back

We as a nation must continue to make progress and American improvement is never complete.

Front

Which principle states citizens elect representatives to make the laws?

Back

Representative Democracy (Republic)

Front

Which principle states the government will be divided into 3 branches?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

Which principle states the power of government comes from the people?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which principle states each branch has the power to check or limit the actions of the other 2 branches?

Back

Checks and Balances