The Constitution Answers

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 balancesfederalism✔ limited governmentpopular sovereigntyseparation of powersA government can only do what its people give it authority to do.

✔ checks and balancesfederalismlimited governmentpopular sovereigntyseparation of powersNo branch of government has more power than any other.

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.

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.

How does separation of powers keep government from becoming too powerful?

What is a change to the Constitution called?

Why did the framers include an article on how to amend the Constitution?

Complete each sentence with the correct answer from the drop-down menu.An amendment must be proposed by a vote of both houses of Congress.

Amendments must be approved by of the state legislatures.

The Constitution has been amended times.