Classwork
Major Principles of the Constitution
PRINCIPLE
DEFINITION
“We the people”
Popular Sovereignty
_______________________________ the
ultimate authority
aka
“________________________________
** the government gets its power from the
people
Republicanism
Limited Government
Federalism
EXAMPLES FROM
THE
CONSTITUTION
A representative democracy
We elect our officials in Congress
(___________________________)
Framers wanted to guard against
____________________
Government is limited to the powers
allowed by the _________________
Leaders who ______________________
can be removed **_______________
The _______________________ between
State and National Governments
Some powers are _____________
(__________________powers)
Some powers are ________________.
(states)
Some powers are __________________.
(National)
The National Government has the
“supreme power”
Classwork
Separation of Powers
No one holds “________________” power
______________________ makes the laws
___________________ carries out the laws
___________________ interprets the laws
Checks and Balances
Prevents the _____________________ in
government
Each branch can limit the power of the
other 2 branches
Individual Rights
Basic Liberties and rights of all citizens are
guaranteed in the __________________
1. The governor was recalled by the people of New York because they weren’t happy with the
job he was doing. ______________
2. The Supreme Court interprets the law. ______________
3. The potholes on highway-35 need to be repaired. ___________
4. President Obama must pay federal income tax, just like Coach Baker. ______________
5. Both state and federal governments can collect taxes. ______________
6. The U.S. Congress impeached President Bill Clinton. _____________
7. The Supreme Court ruled that the practice of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional. _____
8. Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. _____________
9. State and Federal governments can borrow money. ___________
10. On a time of war, U.S. citizens do not have to quarter troops. ____________
11. Only Congress can declare War. _________
12. President Obama made a treaty with Mexico. _________
13. Governments get their powers from the consent of the governed. ________
14. Senator John Cornan must pay a fine for killing an endangered bird. _________
15. Congress can overrule a presidential veto by 2/3 votes of both houses. ________