1. 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

2. Welcome to the Social Studies 7

3. 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*

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

5. Only Congress has the power to declare war. SEPARATION OF POWERS

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

7. Most criminal laws are passed by the states. FEDERALISM

8. The Senate confirms presidential appointments. SEPARATION OF POWERS

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

10. The national government provides the rules for bankruptcy. FEDERALISM

11. Government at the national and state levels can impose taxes. FEDERALISM

12. The Supreme Court has no executive power to carry out its rulings. SEPARATION OF POWERS

13. States alone have the right to make marriage laws. FEDERALISM

14. 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

15. The national government prints our money. FEDERALISM

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

17. The president signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress. SEPARATION OF POWERS

18. The Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional. SEPARATION OF POWERS

19. The national government maintains armed forces. FEDERALISM

20. Senators are directly elected by the American people. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

21. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the president. SEPARATION OF POWERS

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

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