Philosophy, Principles, & Preamble

Question 0

Limited Government

Answer 0

The government only has the power that the Constitution gives it.

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

Government gets its authority from the people.

Question 2

Separation of Powers

Answer 2

Government is divided into three branches, each with its own powers.

Question 3

Checks and Balances

Answer 3

Each branch of government has the power to limit the action of the other two.

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

Divisions of power between the federal government and the states.

Question 5

Re-Word - We The People of the United States

Answer 5

Americans

Question 6

Re-Word - in order to form a more perfect union

Answer 6

in order to create a better country

Question 7

Re-Word - establish justice insure domestic tranquility

Answer 7

We need to be fair and have peace at home

Question 8

Re-Word - provide for the common defense

Answer 8

Give protection

Question 9

Re-Word - promote the general welfare

Answer 9

support being happy, health, and prosperous

Question 10

Re-Word - and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

Answer 10

make sure we keep our freedom safe for ourselves and future generations

Question 11

Re-Word - do ordain and establish this Constitution

Answer 11

approve and create laws and principles

Question 12

Re-Word - for the United States of America

Answer 12

for our country.