Constitution Quiz 6th

The U.S. Constitution established Checks and Balances to -

• make a break from the British Parliamentary system
• keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
• strengthen the influence of the Federal government.
• facilitate public elections in the United States.

The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-government

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and national government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• Americans express their popular sovereignty  by voting for representatives. 

_____vote is necessary for Congress to override the president’s veto.

• 4/3
• 1/2
• 2/3
• 1/3

Makes the country's’ laws.

• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch

Enforces the laws

• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch

Interprets the laws and administers justice.

• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch

States can make treaties with foreign countries.

• true
• false

Who has the ultimate authority in government?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• The People