7 principles/ structure & function of government

Match

Match the following

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of powers

electing a representative

people have the power

shared power between state and federal

balance of power among the 3 branches

Executive, Judicial, Legislative

• electing a representative

• people have the power

• shared power between state and federal

• balance of power among the 3 branches

• Executive, Judicial, Legislative

Multiple Choice

The Federal government sets basic national education standards and provides some funding for education

State governments are responsible for setting educational curriculum requirements and standardized tests such as STAAR in Texas

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Limited government

Multiple Choice

"If men were angels, no government would be necessary."

- James Madison

In the US, all citizens, including those in charge, must follow the laws.

• Limited government

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Open Ended

Why do you think the founding fathers created a process for amending (change or add to) the Constitution?

Match

match the following

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

enforces (administers) the law

interprets law (judicial review)

proposes and writes laws

• enforces (administers) the law

• interprets law (judicial review)

• proposes and writes laws

Poll

Which principle of government is the most important in protecting our Constitution against tyranny?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism