Priciples of our Constitution

Which principle... gives the people the ultimate authority on who governs them?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle... gives the people the ability to vote for representatives to rule on their behalf

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle... sets limits on our government. Meaning our government cannont do what is not in the constitution.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which principle... allows power to be shared between the national government and the states?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Federalism

What principle of our constitution is displayed by the chart?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which principle... separates the powers into three different branches?

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle... protects basic liberties (freedoms) of American citizens?

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle... allows each branch to have power over the other two branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty