Question

1) Choose SIX basic principles that formed the foundation of the Constitution.

The judiciary can be overruled by the executive and legislative branches.

The government’s power is divided to prevent abuse.

The government must be restricted to the rule of law to avoid abuse.

Power must be balanced by each branch checking the others.

The minority has no say in what the majority does.

Authority is shared between the states and the central government.

Government exists because the people allow it to exist.

Authority is shared between the states and the people.

The government exists by the consent of those governed.

Answer 1

Chosen six principles (with brief IDs/explanations):

1. The government’s power is divided to prevent abuse. — Separation of powers.
2. Power must be balanced by each branch checking the others. — Checks and balances.
3. The government must be restricted to the rule of law to avoid abuse. — Limited government / rule of law.
4. Authority is shared between the states and the central government. — Federalism.
5. Government exists because the people allow it to exist. — Popular sovereignty.
6. The government exists by the consent of those governed. — Popular sovereignty / consent of the governed.

Note: The other statements (“The judiciary can be overruled by the executive and legislative branches” and “The minority has no say in what the majority does”) are not basic constitutional principles.