Use the table of the three branches. Which constitutional principle organizes these roles?

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, forcing lawmakers to reconsider it. Which constitutional principle is shown?

A state sets graduation rules while the national government regulates trade between states. Which principle divides authority this way?

Voters remove a representative at the next election after disagreeing with her votes. Which constitutional principle gives the people this power?

A court protects a student's right to criticize a public official in a peaceful speech. Which principle is at work?

A president cannot ignore a law because the Constitution and other laws still bind the office. Which principle is shown?

Citizens elect House members to make laws instead of voting on every federal bill themselves. Which principle is best shown?

The president nominates a Supreme Court justice, but the Senate must vote on confirmation. Which principle is shown?

Police must usually get a warrant before searching a person's home. Which constitutional principle does this rule protect?

A state licenses drivers while Congress coins money for the nation. Which principle explains this division of powers?

The Supreme Court rules that a federal law violates the Constitution and cannot be enforced. Which principle is shown?

Congress cannot create a national church because the First Amendment forbids it. Which principle is shown?

People in each state chose delegates to ratifying conventions before the Constitution took effect. Which principle did that process reflect?

Both state governments and the national government collect taxes. Which principle is shown by this shared power?

A defendant receives a public jury trial in a criminal case. Which constitutional principle is being protected?

Congress may pass laws, but it may not conduct criminal trials for ordinary cases. Which principle separates those functions?

The Preamble begins with the words “We the People.” Which constitutional principle does that opening support?

The Tenth Amendment reserves undelegated powers to the states or the people. Which principle does this feature support?

Article III places federal judicial power in the Supreme Court and lower federal courts. Which principle does this feature support?

The Bill of Rights lists protections for speech, religion, searches, and trials. Which principle does this feature support?

The House may impeach a president, and the Senate may try whether to remove the president. Which principle does this feature support?

Article IV promises every state a government run by elected representatives, not a king. Which principle does this feature support?

Article V requires states to help ratify most constitutional amendments. Which principle does this feature support?

Article I lists powers such as taxing, regulating interstate commerce, and declaring war for Congress. Which principle does a written list of powers support?

Voters choose electors, and the electors then cast the votes that choose the president. Which principle does this feature support?

A bill can become law over a presidential veto only if both houses of Congress approve it by two-thirds votes. Which principle does this feature support?

Why does the Constitution give lawmaking, enforcing, and judging powers to different branches?

What is the main effect of electing representatives to Congress?

What is one effect of the Tenth Amendment?

What is a main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Why does the Constitution let each branch block certain actions by another branch?

What is the effect of requiring government officials to follow the Constitution?

Why is popular sovereignty important to constitutional government?

What is one purpose of the amendment process in Article V?

Citizens vote directly on whether to approve a new state constitution. Which principle is best shown?

The Constitution forbids the United States from granting titles of nobility such as duke or lord. Which principle does this support?

Congress writes a law, and the president's departments carry it out. Which principle is best shown?

The president negotiates a treaty, but it takes effect only if two-thirds of the Senate approves it. Which principle is best shown?

Article VI makes valid federal laws supreme when they conflict with state laws, while states still run their own governments. Which principle describes this relationship?

The government may not jail a person without due process of law. Which principle is best shown?