Click and drag the correct meaning with the Constitutional Principles. You will use all the answers. (U2.6 & U2 Two-pager (expanded) TEKS - 1(A), 19(B), 25(A)

Question

limited government ------->
checks and balances --------->
popular sovereignty ---------->
separation of power --------->
republicanism ------->
federalism --------->

CHOICES:
Power of government comes from the consent of the people
The division of power between the federal government and the states
Government has only the powers that the constitution gives it
Government in which citizens appoint or elect leaders to represent and make decisions for them
Each brand of government has the power to check, or limit, the other branches
The division of powers of government among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

Answer 1

Here are the correct meanings matched with the Constitutional Principles:

1. Limited government -------> Government has only the powers that the constitution gives it

2. Checks and balances ---------> Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit, the other branches

3. Popular sovereignty ----------> Power of government comes from the consent of the people

4. Separation of power ---------> The division of powers of government among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

5. Republicanism -------> Government in which citizens appoint or elect leaders to represent and make decisions for them

6. Federalism ---------> The division of power between the federal government and the states