Question

principles of the constitution
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.
federalism, checks and balances, or judicial rule
the powers of each branch checks, or limits, the power of the other branches requiring that all branches work together
power and responsibility are shared between a national government and state governments
tested by the civil war
supreme court can review any law to determine constitutionality

Explanation:

1. The description "The powers of each branch checks, or limits, the power of the other branches requiring that all branches work together" refers to Checks and Balances, a principle that divides government power among different branches to prevent any one from having too much power.
2. "Power and responsibility are shared between a national government and state governments" is the definition of Federalism, which distributes power between different levels of government.
3. Federalism was tested by the Civil - War as it dealt with issues of state vs. national power.
4. "Supreme Court can review any law to determine constitutionality" is the concept of Judicial Review which is part of the Judicial Rule principle, allowing the judiciary to interpret the constitution and laws.

Answer:

1. Checks and Balances
2. Federalism
3. Federalism
4. Judicial Rule