The 5 princeples of The Constituotion + The preamble

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

The goverment gets its authority from the people.

Ex: Obama was relected President in 2012 by the people.

Question 2

Limited Government

Answer 2

The goverment only gets the power the constitution gives them.

Ex: Obama can not steal a slurpy from 7-11.

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

Goverment is divided into 3 branches each with its own power.

Ex: Congress makes laws for the nation.

Question 4

Checks and Balences

Answer 4

Each branch of goverment has the power to limit the action of the other 2.

Ex: The President can veto a bill that is aprooved by The House of Representatives and The Senate.

Question 5

Federalism

Answer 5

Divided power between Federal, State, and Local.

Ex: New York cannot sign a treaty with Canada or any other foreign country.

Question 6

1. Better country

Answer 6

Form a more perfect union.

Question 7

2. Fairness

Answer 7

Establish justice.

Question 8

3. Peace at home

Answer 8

Insure domestic tranquility.

Question 9

4. Protection

Answer 9

Provide for the common defense.

Question 10

5. Well-being

Answer 10

Promote the general Welfare

Question 11

6. Freedom for ourselves and future generations

Answer 11

Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.