What core idea is expressed by the opening words of the Constitution, 'We the People'?

The states are superior to the federal government.

The government's authority comes from its citizens.

A king is the ultimate source of all political power.

The military must approve all laws passed by Congress.

The U.S. Constitution establishes Federalism, which is a system that does what?

Concentrates all governing power in the hands of the President.

Divides power between national and state governments.

Allows states to veto any law passed by the federal government.

Eliminates the need for state governments entirely.

Printing and coining money for the nation

Negotiating treaties with foreign powers

Establishing and funding public schools

Commanding the entire U.S. military

Declaring war on another country

To ensure states can operate independently of national oversight.

To create a check on power by dividing it between national and state levels.

To give the federal government complete authority over all local matters.

To model the U.S. government exactly after the British monarchy.