Download - On a piece of paper define the following three terms: 1)popular sovereignty: 2) federalism: 3) separation of powers: 4) limited government: 1)popular sovereignty:

On a piece of paper define the following three terms:

1)popular sovereignty:

2) federalism:

3) separation of powers:

4) limited government:

1)popular sovereignty: the idea that political authority belongs to the people

2) federalism: system that divides powers between the states and the federal government

3) separation of powers: power divided among three branches of government and each branch can check the other two branches

4) limited government: rights and powers not given specifically to federal government are reserved for states and the people

Welcome to the Social Studies 7

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY• FEDERALISM• SEPARATION OF POWERS• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Each team will be given 15 seconds to decide which Principle of the Constitution best relates to the example shown

*for each correct answer, 10 points will be awarded*

Neither a state nor the national government may prevent people from expressing their opinions.

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Only Congress has the power to declare war.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution begins, “We the People of the United States…”

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

Most criminal laws are passed by the states.

• FEDERALISM

The Senate confirms presidential appointments.


Citizens have the power of recall, which allows them to remove an official from office.


The national government provides the rules for bankruptcy.

• FEDERALISM

Government at the national and state levels can impose taxes.

• FEDERALISM

The Supreme Court has no executive power to carry out its rulings.


States alone have the right to make marriage laws.

• FEDERALISM

During westward expansion in the 1800s, when a new state joined the union its population voted on whether or not to accept slavery.


The national government prints our money.

• FEDERALISM

You may leave the country to visit friends in Europe if you want to.

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

The president signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress.


The Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional.


The national government maintains armed forces.

• FEDERALISM

Senators are directly elected by the American people.


Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the president.


Local, state, and federal legislators are chosen by the American people through elections.


That’s it. It’s over!• Count your scores and see who

won!