Principles of the Constitution

1.

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The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

Popular Sovereignty

Republicansim

Federalism

Self-government

2.

Multiple Choice

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What is the principle of republicanism?

Government should be split into three branches.

The people create the government.

The power of government should be limited.

The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.

3.

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Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

Elected officials and appointed officials.

State government and federal government.

Executive and Legislative branches.

People and government.

4.

Multiple Choice

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Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

Self-government

Republicanism

Separation of Powers

Limited government

5.

Multiple Choice

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Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

To protect the idea of federalism.

To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.

To provide additional guarantees for individual rights.

6.

Multiple Choice

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Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--

People elect their political representatives.

people are the source of the government's power.

power is divided between national and state government.

7.

Multiple Choice

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The Federal government is also known as?

Limited government

Main Governemnt

National Government

Official government

8.

Multiple Choice

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People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle?

Republicanism

Popular Sovereignty

9.

Multiple Choice

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The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?

separation of power

federalism

10.

Multiple Choice

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When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

limited government

checks and balances

11.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

Checks & Balances

Federalism

Popular Soveriegnty

12.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

Individual Rights

Separation of Powers

Limited Government

13.

Multiple Choice

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A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people

Popular Sovereignty

Checks and Balances

Federalism

14.

Multiple Choice

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The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers

Federalism

Republicanism

Checks & Balances

15.

Multiple Choice

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This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or voting for their political representation

Republicanism

Separation of Powers

Individual Rights

16.

Multiple Choice

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This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

Limited Government

Republicanism

Individual Rights

17.

Multiple Choice

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Which proves we have a limited government?

The Constitution defines the limits of those in power.

The people are in charge.

There is a bill of rights.

The people vote for their leaders.

18.

Multiple Choice

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The Executive Branch has the responsibility to enforce the law.

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances

19.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution details the

overall purpose of the U.S. government

powers of the Senate

the role of the Supreme Court

how the Constitution can be ratified

20.

Multiple Choice

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Makes the laws

legislative branch

judicial branch

executive branch

21.

Multiple Choice

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Interpret the laws

judicial branch

legislative branch

executive branch

22.

Multiple Choice

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Enforces the laws

executive branch

legislative branch

judicial branch

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