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!