Major Principles of the Constitution

What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

Name that principle.....

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of law

• Individual Rights

Ability of each branch to oversee the activities of other branches-

• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Jurisdiction
• Checks and balances

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. 

"The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…"

• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances