Question

now that you have watched a video explaining the principles of the constitution, it is time to check your knowledge. this knowledge will be important in literature you will be reading this unit. value: 5 decide which principle of the constitution is being discussed and type one of the following answers into the box. the words must be spelled correctly separation of powers, limited government, or popular sovereignty people rule themselves legislative branch makes laws, executive branch enforces laws, and judicial branch determines constitutionality of laws government only does what the people want government is divided so one branch does not have absolute power

Explanation:

1. "People rule themselves" represents Popular Sovereignty as it emphasizes the power of the people.
2. "Legislative Branch makes laws, Executive Branch enforces laws, and Judicial Branch determines constitutionality of laws" is the Separation of Powers which divides government functions.
3. "Government only does what the people want" is Popular Sovereignty as it shows government's actions are based on people's will.
4. "Government is divided so one branch does not have absolute power" is Separation of Powers which aims to prevent concentration of power.

Answer:

1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Separation of Powers
3. Popular Sovereignty
4. Separation of Powers