7 Principles of Government

A president vetoes a bill from Congress.

Citizens voting in an election to choose their representatives.

The Supreme Court ruling a law unconstitutional.

The Senate ratifying a treaty.

Laws are passed by elected representatives who serve the will of the people.

The federal government has more power than state governments.

The president enforces the laws passed by Congress.

Judges serve for life and are not elected.

The U.S. Congress and state legislatures share responsibility for passing laws.

A governor vetoes a state bill.

Only the national government can regulate interstate commerce.

The Bill of Rights protects individuals from government overreach.

The president appoints judges, but Congress must approve them.

Congress has the sole power to declare war.

The federal government cannot force states to follow a law.

Citizens have the right to a fair trial.

The president appoints federal judges, and the Senate confirms them.

A state law is overturned by the Supreme Court.

The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

Congress has the sole power to declare war.

Government officials are subject to the law just like ordinary citizens.

The president can override Congress’s decisions whenever necessary.

A local government has the power to override federal law.

The government can pass laws limiting free speech if it’s for the common good.

Citizens voting in an election to choose their representatives.

Citizens are guaranteed freedom of religion and the press by the First Amendment.

The military is controlled by the executive branch.

States can create their own constitutions.