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Match each definition with its principle by choosing the right principle from each drop-down menu.checks and balances✔ federalismlimited governmentpopular sovereigntyseparation of powersPower is divided between the national government and state governments.
checks and balancesfederalismlimited government✔ popular sovereigntyseparation of powersGovernment gets its power from the people, generally through their elected representatives.
checks and balancesfederalismlimited governmentpopular sovereignty✔ separation of powersPower is divided among three branches is government.
✔ checks and balancesfederalismlimited governmentpopular sovereigntyseparation of powersNo branch of government has more power than any other.
checks and balancesfederalism✔ limited governmentpopular sovereigntyseparation of powersA government can only do what its people give it authority to do.
The phrase "We the People" illustrates which principle of the Constitution?Separation of powers✔ Popular sovereigntyFederalism
Why was the Constitution written? Check all of the boxes that apply.
How does separation of powers keep government from becoming too powerful?
Select the correct branch described in each article of the Constitution.Article I established the ✔ legislativeexecutivejudicial branch.Article II established the legislative✔ executivejudicial branch.Article III established the legislativeexecutive✔ judicial branch.
What is a change to the Constitution called?
Why did the framers include an article on how to amend the Constitution?
Amendments must be approved by all✔ 3/41/2none of the state legislatures.
The Constitution has been amended 717✔ 2737 times.
Describe at least one of the principles of the Constitution, and identify its importance.
Popular sovereignty is the principle that the people are the source of the government’s authority. It is important because it gives government legitimacy and allows citizens to hold leaders accountable through elections. The Constitution also limits government power by dividing it among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Checks and balances allow each branch to restrain the others, helping prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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