STAAR Camp Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which document was the focus of this box below?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

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Match the principle of the U.S. Constitution to its description.

The sharing of power among the national, state, and local governments: ​

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The government's power is not absolute and is restricted by the Constitution and the rule of law: ​

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The Constitution protects certain fundamental rights and freedoms for all citizens, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly: ​

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The government's power ultimately comes from the people, who are the source of its authority: ​

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Citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf, ensuring a government that reflects the will of the people: ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Federalism

Limited Government

Individual Rights

Popular sovereignty

Republicanism

Match

Match the following principle of government with its description. Read carefully-- these three often get mixed up!

• Each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other two branches, ensuring no single branch can dominate.

• The government's power is divided among three distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• Power is divided between the national government and state governments, allowing for both a strong central authority and state autonomy.

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

Categorize

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Enforces the laws

Makes the laws

Interprets the laws

Can veto

Can override veto

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Can issue pardons

Can declare war

Has a job for life

What are the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government?

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

• States have the power to regulate public education.

• People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

• Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

• Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list below?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Multiple Choice

Which sentence completes this diagram?

• People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

• Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

• Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

• A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

Multiple Choice

Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment below?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Due process