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7 Principles of the Constitution Analysis Activity
Directions: Circle the correct principle that relates to the quote/statement then justify why you made that choice.
1. "Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution... are reserved to the States"
Popular Sovereignty
Justify why:
Checks and Balances
2. "We the people... do ordain and establish this Constitution."
Federalism
Individual Rights
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Justify why:
3. Article 1: legislative power
Article 2: executive power
Republicanism
Federalism
Article 3: judicial power
Separation of Powers
Justify why:
4.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, and an
impartial jury..."
Individual Rights
Justify why:
5.
Federalism
Republicanism
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the
people..."
Individual Rights
Justify why:
6.
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
"(The President) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make
Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators concur (agree)"
Checks and Balances
Justify why:
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
7. "Executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States...he shall hold his Office during
the Term of four years."
ndividual Rights
ify why:
Federalism
Limited Government
B.
Congress passes a bill.
s and balances
why:
The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the presidential ve
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism