Structure/Principles of Consitution Lesson

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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How many articles are there in the Constitution?

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Twelve

Ten

Seven

Five

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

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Executive

Federal

Legislative

Judicial

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What is the power of the courts to overturn laws and actions of governments called?

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Judicial Review

Executive Order

Legislative Override

Constitutional Amendment

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What principle divides the responsibilities of the government into three branches?

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Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Popular Sovereignty

Federalism

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Which principle ensures that the government cannot overreach and violate the rights of citizens?

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Separation of Powers

Limited Government

Federalism

Judicial Review

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What is the term for the division of powers between states and the national government?

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Concurrent Powers

Exclusive Powers

Shared Powers

Reserved Powers

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Which article of the Constitution outlines the relationship between states and the national government?

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Article III

Article IV

Article I

Article II

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How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?

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25

15

27

20

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What phrase from the Preamble emphasizes the role of US citizens in government?

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Federalism

Judicial Review

Limited Government

Consent of the governed