US constitution & bill of rights
Which passage from the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of individual rights?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Which of the following facts is an example of the Constitutional principle of separation of powers?
Each branch of the federal government has different responsibilities.
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution reflect the principle of separation of powers?
The Congress shall have Power To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States.
How is the principle of federalism reflected in the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution acknowledges state governments, which must share power with the federal government.
Identify fundamental American values in the constitutional principle of rule of law.
equality and justice
Because of the Constitutional principle of _______, the central government must share power with local and state governments.
federalism
The Constitutional right of _______ reflects the principle of limited government.
habeas corpus
No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time. The provisions above, all included in the U.S. Constitution, are designed to uphold the principle of
limited government.
The Constitutional principle of checks and balances is exemplified by
presidential veto.
Which constitutional principle most reflects the American value of participation?
republicanism
Which of the following would most likely be a part of a limited government?
written restraints on government power
