Question

Matching

Directions: Match the example to the principle of the Constitution it best describes. Each letter will be used once.
WORD BANK:
A. Popular Sovereignty
B.Republicanism
C. Limited Government
D. Federalism
E. Separation of Powers
F. Checks and Blances
G. Individual Rights
1. The President has the power to appoint members of their Cabinet and Supreme Court
Justices, but they have to be approved by the Senate

2. Double Jeopardy prevents someone from being tried for the same crime twice, stopping
the government from trying someone over and over until they get a conviction

3. The Five Freedoms give Americans the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the government

4. The Preamble of the United States Constitution starts with the phrase "We the People of
the United States"

5. The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws, the Executive Branch is
responsible for enforcing laws, and the Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting laws

6. All states have their own governments and laws, but they all fall under the jurisdiction of
the federal government and have to follow federal laws

7. Every two years, Americans vote for politicians to represent them on both the state and
the federal level

Answer 1

Let's match the examples to the principles:

1. The President has the power to appoint members of their Cabinet and Supreme Court Justices, but they have to be approved by the Senate.
- Matches with: F. Checks and Balances

2. Double Jeopardy prevents someone from being tried for the same crime twice, stopping the government from trying someone over and over until they get a conviction.
- Matches with: C. Limited Government

3. The Five Freedoms give Americans the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the government.
- Matches with: G. Individual Rights

4. The Preamble of the United States Constitution starts with the phrase "We the People of the United States."
- Matches with: A. Popular Sovereignty

5. The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws, the Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws, and the Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting laws.
- Matches with: E. Separation of Powers

6. All states have their own governments and laws, but they all fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and have to follow federal laws.
- Matches with: D. Federalism

7. Every two years, Americans vote for politicians to represent them on both the state and the federal level.
- Matches with: B. Republicanism