Question

a. popular sovereignty
b. limited government
c. constitutionalism
d. rule of law
e. separation of powers
f. checks and balances
g. veto
h. judicial review
i. unconstitutional
j. federalism

1. the political principle that people are the source of all governmental power and that government requires the consent of the governed
2. the idea that government must be conducted according to constitutional principles
3. the idea that government may only do those things that the people have given it the power to do
4. the principle that each of the basic powers of government— executive, legislative, and judicial - should be wielded by an independent branch of government
5. the principle that government and its officers must always obey the laws of the land
6. the principle that political power should be divided between a central government and a number regional governments
7. in violation of a provision of the constitution, and therefore illegal and of no effect
8. the system under which each branch of government can check, or limit, the actions of the other branches
9. to reject an act of congress
10. the power of a court to determine whether a government action is constitutional or not

other

1. list the goals of the constitution.
2. list the 3 branches of government and explain what each one does.

Explanation:

1. Popular sovereignty means people are the power - source of government.
2. Constitutionalism is about government following constitutional principles.
3. Limited government implies government can only do what people empower it to.
4. Separation of powers divides basic government powers among independent branches.
5. Rule of law requires government and officers to obey the law.
6. Federalism divides political power between central and regional governments.
7. Unconstitutional means violating the Constitution.
8. Checks and balances allow each government branch to limit others.
9. Veto is used to reject an act of Congress.
10. Judicial review is the court's power to determine constitutionality.
11. Goals of the Constitution include forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty.
12. The legislative branch (Congress) makes laws; the executive branch (President and agencies) enforces laws; the judicial branch (courts) interprets laws.

Answer:

1. a. popular sovereignty
2. c. constitutionalism
3. b. limited government
4. e. separation of powers
5. d. rule of law
6. j. federalism
7. i. unconstitutional
8. f. checks and balances
9. g. veto
10. h. judicial review
11. Form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty.
12. Legislative branch: Makes laws. Executive branch: Enforces laws. Judicial branch: Interprets laws.