Constitutional Principles: Popular Sovereignty, Rule of Law, and Separation of Powers

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How many basic principles are outlined in the U.S. Constitution?

What is the belief that ultimate power resides in the people over the government called?

Which principle states that no one rules because of divine right?

What principle of constitutional government defines and limits government powers by a constitution?

Which principle ensures that everyone, including government officials, must obey the law?

What is the constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches called?

Which principle separates the government into three branches?

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

Which branch of government is tasked with carrying out the laws?

Which branch of government decides if actions violate laws and whether laws violate the Constitution?

What system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

Which system ensures that each branch of government can check or limit the actions of the other two?

What is the system called where power is divided between national and state governments?

Which government has the ability to coin money, declare war, and regulate trade between states?

Which powers are reserved for states, such as regulating trade within borders and establishing schools?

What form of government involves people electing representatives to create and enforce laws?

What does the Constitution provide for instead of direct participation in government by citizens?

What principle of the U.S. Constitution reflects individual rights such as freedom of speech and religion?

Which article of the Constitution sets up the legislative branch or lawmaking branch of government?

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress, which is the legislative branch?

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

On what basis is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

What is the length of term for members of the House of Representatives, and are there term limits?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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