United States Constitution Word Wall Words Test on Friday!!

Popular Sovereignty The people decide what they want.Similar to majority rules. Some Territories use Popular Sovereignty to decide if they wanted slavery in their state.

Republicanism The people exercise their power by electing their representatives. Our Congress is based on a Republican form a Gov.

Federalism A system of government in which power is shared between the national government and the states. Federalism allows the different governments to share or divide powers.

Separation of Powers The division of basic powers into branches. Separation of powers prevents any part of government from having too much power.

Checks and Balances The power each branch has over the other. Each branch depends on the other to perform the work of government. Checks and Balances prevents any government branch from acting alone.

Limited Government EVERYONE IS SUBJECT TO THE LAW! President, government officials, and citizens alike must follow the law. Limited Government is like limiting the power of a King. We all just follow the laws.

Individual rights Personal liberties and privileges. All American citizens have individual rights.

Compromise This is an agreement between two or more sides of an argument in which everyone gets some of the things they want, but not all. The Great Compromise was an agreement between Virginia and New Jersey concerning representation.

Bicameral A Representative legislature that is divided into two groups. Our bicameral Congress has a House of Representatives and the Senate.

**Bonus Word** Implied To make a statement that makes you think the speaker is really saying something else. Implied powers are not spelled out in the Constitution, but they are hinted at.