7 Principal Of The Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
Seperation of powers
A
3 branches:
Legislative branch: creates laws
Executive branch: enforces laws
Judicial branch: interprets the laws
2
Q
Checks and Balances
A
no barcnh of the goverment becomes powerful.
the president can veto(reject) laws
president can get impeached (changed)
supreme court can rule a law unconstitutional
3
Q
Federalism
A
Country (US) and state(TX) share powers
4
Q
Limited Goverment
A
no one is above the law.
5
Q
Republicanism
A
people vote for elected representatives to run the goverment
6
Q
Popular Soverignty
A
People hold the ultimate power
“we the people”
7
Q
Individule Rights
A
bill of rights: 1st amendment.
