On a piece of paper define the following three terms:

1)popular sovereignty:

2) federalism:

3) separation of powers:

4) limited government:

1)popular sovereignty: the idea that political authority belongs to the people

2) federalism: system that divides powers between the states and the federal government

3) separation of powers: power divided among three branches of government and each branch can check the other two branches

4) limited government: rights and powers not given specifically to federal government are reserved for states and the people

Welcome to the Social Studies 7

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY• FEDERALISM• SEPARATION OF POWERS• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Each team will be given 15 seconds to decide which Principle of the Constitution best relates to the example shown

*for each correct answer, 10 points will be awarded*

Neither a state nor the national government may prevent people from expressing their opinions.

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Only Congress has the power to declare war.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution begins, “We the People of the United States…”

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

Most criminal laws are passed by the states.

• FEDERALISM

The Senate confirms presidential appointments.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

Citizens have the power of recall, which allows them to remove an official from office.

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

The national government provides the rules for bankruptcy.

• FEDERALISM

Government at the national and state levels can impose taxes.

• FEDERALISM

The Supreme Court has no executive power to carry out its rulings.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

States alone have the right to make marriage laws.

• FEDERALISM

During westward expansion in the 1800s, when a new state joined the union its population voted on whether or not to accept slavery.

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

The national government prints our money.

• FEDERALISM

You may leave the country to visit friends in Europe if you want to.

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

The president signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

The Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

The national government maintains armed forces.

• FEDERALISM

Senators are directly elected by the American people.

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the president.

• SEPARATION OF POWERS

Local, state, and federal legislators are chosen by the American people through elections.

• POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

That’s it. It’s over!• Count your scores and see who

won!