Principles of American Government

is the sharing of power between the state and federal governments. State can establish schools, federal can declare war, both can tax and enforce laws

The power of the federal government is limited by the U.S. Constitution, everyone must obey the law

are freedoms that protect people from government, provide individual freedoms guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Bill of Rights

the idea that the government's power comes from the people "Consent of the governed" power to the people

a government in which people choose representatives to be their voice in government

a system that prevents any one branch of government from having too much power

divides the government into three branches and gives each branch certain powers to limit the power of the others

Which amendment protects our right to free speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of press?

Which amendment states that we have the right to not quarter, or keep, soldiers in our homes?

Which amendment prevents double jeopardy, or being tried twice for the same crime?