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Principles
Principles of the Constitution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Supreme Court interprets the law | separation of powers |
| Both state and federal governments can collect taxes | federalism |
| Congress, NOT the Supreme Court, has the power to impeach the President | checks and balances |
| The American people elected Bill Clinton as President in 1992 and 1996. | popular sovereignty |
| The Supreme Court can rule a law passed by Congress as unconstitutional. | checks and balances |
| President Bush must pay federal income taxes as does my teacher. | limited government |
| Congress has the power to make laws | separation of powers |
| President Bush can veto a law passed by Congress. | checks and balances |
| The people directly vote for U.S. Senators to the Congress. | popular sovereignty |
| People have the right over their property. | individual rights |