Constitutional Principles: Federalism & Limited Government (for presentation)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty?

• The government controls all decisions

• People have power by voting

• Only elected officials have power

• States have more power than the federal government

Multiple Choice

According to the Constitutional Convention, what was the main goal regarding the strength of the national government?

• To create a strong national government without taking away people's liberties

• To give all power to the states

• To eliminate the national government

• To make the national government stronger than the states in all matters

Multiple Choice

Which two constitutional principles are highlighted as key concepts in the lesson?

• Federalism and Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty and Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

• Republicanism and Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are responsibilities of the national government?

• Regulating national trade

• Providing education

• Issuing licenses

• Public safety

Multiple Choice

What do Article 4 and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution concern?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

Open Ended

Where is federalism found in the U.S. Constitution?

Open Ended

Define Federalism.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the powers of state governments and national government under federalism?

• State governments have more power over the whole country, while national government has more power over local areas.

• State governments deal with matters that affect the local area, while national government deals with matters that affect the whole country.

• State governments and national government have equal power over all matters.

• National government only deals with local issues, while state governments deal with national issues.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of limited government as described in the U.S. Constitution?

• The government can make any law it wants.

• No person or group is above the law.

• The government has boundaries and restrictions explained in the Constitution.

• The government is ruled by a single leader with unlimited power.

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle states that government officials and citizens must obey the law?

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers are shared by both federal and state governments?

• Coin money

• Collect taxes

• Declare war

• Establish foreign policy