Principles of Government
This principle means the government gets its power from the people
popular sovereignty
This branch makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
The President can do this to stop a bill from becoming a law.
Veto
The head of the Executive Branch.
President
Citizens voting for president is an example of this principle.
Popular Sovereignty
This principle says no one—not even leaders—is above the law.
rule of law
This branch interprets the laws.
Judicial Branch
Congress can override a veto with this fraction of votes.
2/3s Vote
The head of the Judicial Branch.
Supreme Court
The President signs a bill into law — which principle is illustrated?
Separation of Powers
This principle means citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.
representative government
This branch enforces the laws
Executive Branch
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
Congress is made up of these two houses.
House of Representatives and Senate
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional — which principle?
Checks and Balances or Judicial Review
This principle divides government into three branches.
separation of powers
The Founders used separation of powers to prevent this.
So no one branch becoming too powerful
Checks and balances exist to protect this group.
The People
The Supreme Court’s main responsibility.
Interpreting the Constitution and laws
You elect a member of Congress to speak for your district.
Representative Government
This principle shows power is shared between national and state governments.
federalism
The document that outlines the three branches.
The U.S. Constitution
The Senate uses this power to approve or reject presidential appointments.
advice and consent power
The role of the Executive Branch in lawmaking.
Enforcing the law
State and federal governments both collecting taxes shows this principle.
Federalism