Principles of the U.S. Constitution

​The Constitution addressed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by establishing a strong central government while still respecting the rights of individuals

Multiple Choice

 How does the Constitution address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The majority of power is given to state governments with limited federal powers.

• It creates a strong a central government while still protecting the rights of individuals and states.

• It creates a strong central government with very few state powers.

• It allows the states to decide which federal laws they choose to follow.

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John Locke believed that the government had an obligation to the people it governed to protect their natural rights.  If the government failed to do this, what did the people have the right to do?

• Move to another country

• Refuse to vote in the next election

• Change the government

• continue to be persecuted

Multiple Choice

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic.  Which of these describes a republic?

• A country led by a president

• A country led by a president

• A parliamen-tary form of government

• A country led by elected represent-atives

Multiple Choice

Which of these refers to the sharing of power between federal and state governments?

• Bicameral

• Federalism

• Commerce

• Nationalism

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose behind federalism?

• To establish a government for the nation.

• To strengthen state governments

• To build a balance between the state and national governments

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a power of both the federal and state governments?

• establish post office

• borrow money

• provide police and fire protection

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Which of the following is a state power?

• regulating education

• declaring war

• maintaining military

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Who is responsible for regulating trade within the state (intrastate commerce)?

• federal

• state

• both federal and state

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To Declare War is a

• federal power

• state power

• both federal and state powers

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What name is given to the Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Veto power

• Impeach-ment

• Judicial review

Multiple Choice

All of these are the duties of the executive branch except

• Negotiating treaties

• Enforcing the laws

• Proposing new taxes

• Nominating federal judges

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The executive branch has the power to

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Abolish laws

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The judicial branch has the power to

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

• Impeach the President

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes the division of government into three branches?

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to make/pass laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

President: ​4 year term limit

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​Supreme Court Justices have no term limits

Multiple Choice

Which of the following government officials serves a life term?

• President

• Senator

• Supreme Court Justices

• Represent-atives

Multiple Choice

For what period of time is a president’s term of office?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

Multiple Choice

Which two groups make up the Congress of the United States?

• Supreme Court and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Senate and Supreme Court

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which branch proposes taxes?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Multiple Choice

Which branch makes treaties?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Multiple Choice

Who approves presidential appointments such as cabinet members and ambassadors?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Multiple Choice

Who has the power to declare war?

• Congress

  (Legislative Power)

• Supreme Court

  (Judicial Power)

• President

  (Executive Power)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the power of the president?

• to impeach the vice-president

• to declare war

• to nominate Supreme Court justices

• to make laws

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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To balance the rights of large and small states

• So the Senate does not become overcrowded

• To assure there are enough people to pass the laws

• To make sure that no one branch has too much power

Multiple Choice

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is an example of which of the following principles?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Republicanism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is required of the president to stop a new bill from becoming a law?

• Impeach-ment

• Military action

• Judicial review

• Veto

Multiple Choice

What name is given to the Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Veto power

• Impeachment

• Judicial review

Multiple Choice

Using this image, how does Congress check the power of the President?

• can veto bills

• can override vetos

• can nominate Supreme Court Justices

• can reject laws that are unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Using this image, how the Supreme Court check the President and Congress?

• can veto bills

• can override vetos

• can nominate Supreme Court Justices

• can reject laws and treaties that are unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Using this image, how does the president balance the power of Congress?

• can veto bills

• can override vetos

• can nominate Supreme Court Justices

• can reject laws and treaties that are unconstitutional