Principles of the Constitution

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

The people establish government and give power to it; the government can function only with the consent of the people

Question 2

Limited Government

Answer 2

The Constitution specifies limits on government authority, and no official or entity is above the law

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

Power is divided among three government branches: the legislative (Congress), the executive (President) and the judicial (Federal Courts)

Question 4

Checks and Balances

Answer 4

This is a system that enforces the separation of powers and ensures that each branch has the authority and ability to restrain the powers of the other two branches, thus preventing tyranny

Question 5

Judicial Review

Answer 5

Judges in the federal courts ensure that no act of government is in violation of the Constitution. if an act is unconstitutional, the judicial branch has the power to nullify it

Question 6

Federalism

Answer 6

This is the division of power between the central government and local governments, which limits the power of the federal government and allows states to deal with local problems