8.23 Principles of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true regarding the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

• It sets up the power of the states over the people.

• It explains the purposes of the constitution.

• It defines the role of the states to the federal government.

• It establishes the three branches of government.

Open Ended

What was the goal of a limited government?

Multiple Choice

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

• The United States
• the Supremacy Clause
• the Necessary and Proper Clause
• federalism

Multiple Choice

1. Federalism is the idea that power is...

• Held only by the Federal Government

• Held only by the State Governments

• Shared between Three Branches of Government

• Shared between Federal and State Governments

Open Ended

What are the powers that are shared by the state & federal governments?

Multiple Choice

What term means that the government divides its power at each level between three branches, so that no person or group is too powerful?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

Multiple Choice

What term describes the specific ways that each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed