government 2.4 (principles of constitution)

Question 0

Limited government

Answer 0

Framers wanted to guard against tyranny
Government is limited to the power given to them in the constitution (constitutionalism)
Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their powers can be removed

Question 1

Popular sovereignty

Answer 1

People hold the ultimate authority
Government has to respect our freedoms
Representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make the decisions for them
Republic- we the people

Question 2

Federalism

Answer 2

Division of power between state and national governments
Some powers are shared
National government has the supreme power

Question 3

Separation of Powers

Answer 3

So no one holds too much power
Legislative branch makes laws
Executive branch carries out the laws
Judicial branch interprets law

Question 4

Checks and balances

Answer 4

Prevents the abuse of power in government

Each branch can check the other branches

Question 5

Judicial review

Answer 5

Courts declare government acts or laws unconstitutional

Supreme Court holds the final check