Question

match each statement below with the constitutional principle it illustrates.
p - popular sovereignty f - federalism s - separation of powers
r - republicanism l - limited government c - checks and balances

1. citizens elect senators to serve in washington, d.c.
2. the national government conducts foreign policy.
3. the constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its powers.
4. “we the people... do ordain and establish this constitution.”
5. congress may impeach judges and the president.
6. the judicial branch interprets the law.
7. the president can pardon persons convicted of a crime.
8. state governments have the power to pass marriage laws within their states.
9. the court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional).
10. the executive branch has the responsibility to carry out the law.
11. government is by the consent of the governed.
12. the president appoints federal judges.
13. only the federal government can coin money.
14. more than 900 state laws have been struck down by the courts.
15. government officials are never above the law.
16. congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house.
17. congressmen should keep in mind the interests of their constituents (voters).
18. both the federal and state governments can impose taxes.
19. all power flows from the people.
20. the legislative branch makes the laws.

Explanation:

Each statement is matched to the corresponding constitutional principle based on the core definition of each principle:

1. Electing legislators aligns with republicanism (representative government).
2. National government handling foreign policy is a federal power under federalism.
3. The Constitution restricting government power defines limited government.
4. "We the people" is the core of popular sovereignty.
5. Congress impeaching officials is a check on other branches.
6. Judicial Branch interpreting laws is its defined role in separation of powers.
7. The president's pardon power is an executive role in separation of powers.
8. States making marriage laws is a state power under federalism.
9. Judicial review is a check on legislative/executive branches.
10. Executive Branch enforcing laws is its role in separation of powers.
11. Government by consent of the governed is popular sovereignty.
12. The president appointing judges is an executive check on the judiciary.
13. Federal-only coinage power is a federal authority under federalism.
14. Courts striking down laws is judicial review, a check on government.
15. Officials not being above the law is limited government.
16. Congress overriding a veto is a check on the executive branch.
17. Legislators representing constituents is republicanism.
18. Shared tax power between levels is federalism.
19. Power originating from the people is popular sovereignty.
20. Legislative Branch making laws is its role in separation of powers.

Answer:

1. R-republicanism
2. F-federalism
3. L-limited government
4. P-popular sovereignty
5. C-checks and balances
6. S-separation of powers
7. S-separation of powers
8. F-federalism
9. C-checks and balances
10. S-separation of powers
11. P-popular sovereignty
12. C-checks and balances
13. F-federalism
14. C-checks and balances
15. L-limited government
16. C-checks and balances
17. R-republicanism
18. F-federalism
19. P-popular sovereignty
20. S-separation of powers