7 Principles of The Constitution

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

The people have power in the government by voting and participating in decisions (government based on the consent of the people)

Question 2

Republicanism

Answer 2

Citizens elect representatives to make laws and decisions for them (like Congress members)

Question 3

Federalism

Answer 3

A system dividing power between federal and state governments

Question 4

Separation of Powers

Answer 4

The government is split into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) so that no one group has all the power

Question 5

Checks and Balances (1787)

Answer 5

Created by the framers of the Constitution. A system ensuring no branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch oversight of the others

Question 6

Limited Government

Answer 6

The government just follow the law and can’t do whatever it wants. The Constitution limits its power

Question 7

Individual Rights

Answer 7

The Bill of Rights protects people’s freedoms, like free speech, religion, and a fair trial.