Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

people are the source of any and all government power.

Question 2

Limited Government

Answer 2

The government is restricted in what it may do, each individual has rights that government cannot take away.

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

the three branches (executive, legislative, judicial) are independent and equal branches of government.

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

the powers of government are divided between a central government and several local governments.

Question 5

Checks and balances

Answer 5

A system that allows the 3 branches to check or restrain the actions of one another.

Question 6

Republicanism

Answer 6

Citizens can vote for people who share their opinions and views.

Question 7

Individual Rights

Answer 7

Rights needed by each individual to pursue their lives and goals without intervention from others or the government.

Question 8

Popular sovereignty Ex:1

Answer 8

The power to govern comes from the people

Question 9

Popular sovereignty Ex:2

Answer 9

Governments get their power from the consent of the governed.

Question 10

Limited Government Ex:1

Answer 10

The president and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens.

Question 11

limited government Ex:2

Answer 11

Federal courts may declare illegal any government action violating the Constitution.

Question 12

Separation of powers Ex:1

Answer 12

The powers of the national government are distributed among three branches of government

Question 13

Separation of powers Ex:2

Answer 13

Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate

Question 14

Federalism Ex:1

Answer 14

The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional.

Question 15

Federalism Ex:2

Answer 15

State and local governments supervise the public school system

Question 16

Checks and Balances Ex:1

Answer 16

The Senate can refuse to approve a treaty that the President has negotiated.

Question 17

Checks and Balances Ex:2

Answer 17

All treaties made by the President must be ratified by the Senate.

Question 18

Republicanism Ex:1

Answer 18

The people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government.

Question 19

Republicanism Ex:2

Answer 19

Voters in Virginia elected the first black governor to office in 1989

Question 20

Individual Rights Ex:1

Answer 20

Congress cannot make a law that violates freedom of speech.

Question 21

Individual Rights Ex:2

Answer 21

Amendment 19 gave women the right to vote.