Constitutional Law

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "We the People" in the preamble signify?

• The government's authority comes from international agreements.

• The government's power is derived from the people.

• • The government operates independently of the people.

• The government represents only the states.

Multiple Choice

What is a key power of Congress as stated in Article I of the Constitution?

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Enforcing Federal laws

• Interpreting laws

• Creating laws

Multiple Choice

Which role is assigned to the President under Article II?

• Chief of the Supreme Court

• Commander in Chief of the armed forces

• Speaker of the House

• Chief legislator

Multiple Choice

What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Office

• The Legislative Branch

• The Electoral College

Multiple Choice

What was a major concern for the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?

• The exclusion of a direct democracy

• The lack of a national army

• A central government that is too strong

• The implementation of state laws

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism prevents any one branch of the U.S government from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• The Elastic Clause

• Judicial Review

• Direct democracy

Multiple Choice

What does the rule of law principle entail?

• Laws are passed by majority rule

• Government officials have immunity in certain areas

• Government officials must act according to the law

• Laws are suggested by the executive branch