Fundamental Principles (CE.1A)

Citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

A system where power is shared between national and state governments.

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

The Federal government gives tax dollars to the states to pay for public schools. This is an example of what fundamental principle?

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

The powers of government are divided between the branches.

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

The government's power comes from the people.

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

How our branches of government keep each other from taking over.

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

The government is limited by the constitution.

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

The government may not take a person’s land or property without due process is an example of what fundamental principle?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

Every four years the citizens of the United States vote to elect a president who will serve on their behalf is an example of what fundamental principle?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

Congress voted to override the president’s veto of their bill, meaning the bill was made into law is an example of what fundamental principle?

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty