Exam 2.02 The Constitution

How is the principle of "rule of law" evident in the Constitution?

It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws.

"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ... unless nine States assent to the same."—Articles of Confederation This quote directly reflects the principle of

federalism

Article One of the Constitution describes the powers of the

legislative branch, such as declaring war

Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution describe the

powers of the branches of federal government

Under the Constitution, the principle of "federalism" is the reason that power and responsibility are

shared by state and national governments

The Articles of Confederation placed most government power and responsibility with the

state governments

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of "separation of powers" and the Articles of Confederation?

Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers".

"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated..."—U.S. Constitution This quote directly reflects the principle of

checks and balances

Article One of the Constitution illustrates how the national government's power is

derived from the states and the people

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of federalism because it

divided power between state and national governments