Question

unit 2: constitutional foundations study guide
ce.1a fundamental principles
matching
a) limited government

1. the governor cannot spend state funds without legislative approval.
2. voters choose representatives to serve in congress.

b) republicanism

1. a federal court overturns a state law that conflicts with the constitution.

c) federalism

1. a law must apply equally to all citizens, regardless of background.

d) separation of powers

1. citizens organize a petition to recall a mayor.
2. congress makes laws, the president enforces them, and courts interpret them.
3. the president vetoes a bill passed by congress.

e) checks and balances
f) popular sovereignty
ce 1e. fundamental concepts
match each concept to the correct principle by writing the letter on the blank line. principles may be used more than once
principles
concepts
a) limited government

1. due process
2. elections

b) republicanism

1. supremacy clause

c) checks & balances

1. equal justice under the law

d) federalism

1. rule of law

e) separation of powers

1. representative government

f) popular sovereignty

1. right to private property
2. checks and balances
3. equal protection

ce.1d preamble to the constitution
the is the introduction to the us constitution. it begins, meaning that the
identify each purpose
a. having a fair court system
b. peace within our country.
c. schools, libraries, parks.

Explanation:

1. "The governor cannot spend state funds without legislative approval" - Limited Government as it restricts government power.
2. "Voters choose representatives to serve in Congress" - Republicanism as it involves representative - government by the people.
3. "A federal court overturns a state law that conflicts with the Constitution" - Federalism as it shows the relationship between federal and state laws.
4. "A law must apply equally to all citizens, regardless of background" - Equal Justice Under the Law which is related to Rule of Law.
5. "Citizens organize a petition to recall a mayor" - Popular Sovereignty as the people exercise power.
6. "Congress makes laws, the President enforces them, and courts interpret them" - Separation of Powers.
7. "The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress" - Checks and Balances.

For the second set:

1. Due Process - Rule of Law as it ensures fair treatment under the law.
2. Elections - Republicanism as it's about choosing representatives.
3. Supremacy Clause - Federalism as it defines the relationship between federal and state laws.
4. Equal Justice Under the Law - Rule of Law.
5. Rule of Law - Limited Government as it restricts government actions to be within the law.
6. Representative Government - Republicanism.
7. Right to Private Property - Limited Government as it restricts government from unjustly taking property.
8. Checks and Balances - Checks & Balances.
9. Equal Protection - Rule of Law.

The Preamble to the US Constitution is the introduction. It begins "We the People of the United States", meaning that the power comes from the people (Popular Sovereignty).
a. Having a fair court system - Implies the goal of justice which is related to the general purposes of the Constitution.
b. Peace within our country - Implies domestic tranquility which is one of the purposes stated in the Preamble.
c. Schools, libraries, parks - These are related to the general welfare which is also a purpose in the Preamble.

Answer:

1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a (related to Rule of Law which is part of Limited Government conceptually)
5. f
6. d
7. e
8. a
9. b
10. d
11. a
12. a
13. b
14. a
15. c
16. a

The Preamble; "We the People of the United States"; Popular Sovereignty
a. Justice - related purpose
b. Domestic Tranquility
c. General Welfare