Principles of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a role of the Executive Branch?

• Commanding the military

• Making treaties

• Writing new laws

• Enforcing federal laws

Multiple Choice

The Legislative Branch can override a President's veto with a simple majority vote.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Constitution's Preamble begins with "We the People" to show that power comes from the citizens.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the famous canyon in Arizona that is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?

• Bryce Canyon

• Grand Canyon

• Antelope Canyon

• Zion Canyon

Multiple Choice

Which river carved out the Grand Canyon over millions of years?

• Mississippi River

• Gila River

• Colorado River

• Salt River

Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Arizona?

• Tucson

• Flagstaff

• Phoenix

• Yuma

Multiple Choice

Arizona is famous for being a leading producer of which natural resource, earning the nickname 'Copper State'?

• Gold

• Copper

• Silver

• Uranium

Multiple Choice

Which desert covers much of southern Arizona?

• Mojave Desert

• Great Basin Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Chihuahuan Desert

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty as presented in the lesson?

• The government has unlimited power over the people.

• The people hold the ultimate power in government.

• Only elected officials can make decisions.

• Laws are made without public input.

Open Ended

Explain in your own words what 'popular sovereignty' means and give an example of how it is practiced in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which principle states that the government has only the powers given by the people and must follow the law?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in government?

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow the president to make all laws

• To give all power to the courts

• To let states control the military

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of checks and balances?

• The president vetoes a law passed by Congress

• Congress overrides a presidential veto

• The president declares war without Congress

• The courts interpret laws made by Congress

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of federalism?

• The U.S. government handles the military, while states control education

• The president can veto laws

• Congress makes laws

• Citizens elect representatives

Open Ended

How does republicanism ensure that citizens have a voice in their government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an individual right protected by the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Owning property

• Paying taxes

• Serving on a jury

Open Ended

Which principle do you think is most important for citizens today? Why?

Multiple Choice

The Great Compromise resolved a conflict between:

• Northern and Southern states

• Large and small states

• Democrats and Republicans

• The President and Congress

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Governments