Principles of the Constitution

Question 1

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 1

Authority of the people

Question 2

Republic

Answer 2

the people rule through elected representatives who make laws & conduct government on behalf of the people.

Question 3

Limited Government

Answer 3

powers of the government that are strictly defined(powers are given by the people)

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

principle of shared power between the states and the national government

Question 5

Expressed Powers

Answer 5

Powers that are strictly given to the national government (Ex:coin money, regulate trade)

Question 6

Reserved Power

Answer 6

Powers that belong to the state (Ex:establish school’s, issue drivers licenses)

Question 7

Concurred Powers

Answer 7

Powers that are shared between the states and the national government. (Ex:raise taxes, carry out criminal justice)

Question 8

Separation of Powers

Answer 8

The Constitution separates the legislative executive and judicial powers of government by placing these powers in 3 different branches of government

Question 9

Legislative Branch

Answer 9

Make laws (Congress)

Question 10

Executive Branch

Answer 10

Carries out laws (President)

Question 11

Judicial Branch

Answer 11

Determines if the laws are constitutional (Supreme Court)

Question 12

Checks & Balances

Answer 12

Each branch of government can check or limit the power of other branches (helps keep a balance of power)

Question 13

Individual Rights

Answer 13

Basic freedoms & liberties are guaranteed under the Bill of Rights

Question 14

Implied Powers

Answer 14

Are not expressly stated in the Constitution

Question 15

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 15

Part of Constitution that says Congress may make any law that is “necessary and proper” for carrying out it’s expressed powers