1. TAKS Review (8.16) The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents. The student is expected to (D) analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism,separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.

2. Limited Government The Constitution grants specific powers to government and specific protections to the people.The Constitution grants specific powers to government and specific protections to the people. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

3. Republicanism The Constitution requires that key political leaders stand for election on a regular basis.The Constitution requires that key political leaders stand for election on a regular basis. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

4. Checks and Balances The Constitution forces the branches of government to work together in order to exercise political power.The Constitution forces the branches of government to work together in order to exercise political power. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

5. Federalism The Constitution divides power between the national government and the states, allowing each a degree of independence.The Constitution divides power between the national government and the states, allowing each a degree of independence. Photo from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

6. Separation of Powers The Constitution allocates political power according to function among three branches of government.The Constitution allocates political power according to function among three branches of government. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

7. Popular Sovereignty The Constitution confirms that all political power originates with the people.The Constitution confirms that all political power originates with the people. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

8. Individual Rights The Constitution spells out a list of specific liberties and protections afforded to people in the U.S.The Constitution spells out a list of specific liberties and protections afforded to people in the U.S. Photos from AccuNet / AP Multimedia Archive © 2002. All rights reserved. For internal HISD use only.

9. Correct answer: F

10. Correct answer: D

11. Correct answer: B

13. Correct answer: J

14. Correct answer: D

15. Correct answer: J

16. Correct answer: F

17. Correct answer: A

18. Correct answer: D

19. Correct answer: H