7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution

The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-government

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and federal government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

• To protect the idea of federalism.

• To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.

• To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.

Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--

• People can vote, we the people

• people are the source of the government's power.

• power is divided between national and state government.

Why did the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government?

• to protect individual rights. 
• to divide the power between the federal and state government. 
• to create a monarchy. 

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

• separation of power

• federalism

When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass,  they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• limited government
• checks and balances