Goals of the Consitution

Which principal in the US Constitution most closely reflects the concept of democracy?    

•   Presidential elections must be held every four years
• the President is required to inform Congress about the State of the Union
• People ae the main source of all government powers
• the govrnment must provide free public education

Separation of powers and federalism are constitutional principles that

• increase the power of the federal government at the expense of state powers
• settle disputes between state and national officials
• ensure legislative and executive equality
• establish limits on the powers of the US government

State governments have the power to pass marriage laws in their states

• republicanism
• federalism
• seperation of powers
• popular sovereignty

the government is by the consent of the governed

• checks and balances
• federalism
• popular sovereignty
• democracy

more than 900 state laws have been struck down by the courts

• seperation of powers
• checks and balances
• law and order
• federalism

Both the national and state governments can impose taxes

• federalism
• IRS
• republicanism
• checks and balances

Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?

• (a) Cabinet members are appointed by the president.
• (b) Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.
• (c) The national government coins money, but states cannot.
• (d) The president can negotiate treaties, but the Senate has the power to ratify them.

A system of checks and balances was included in the United States Constitution because the authors were concerned about

• (a) one branch of government becoming too strong
• (b) the states having too much power
• (c) the people having a voice in government
• (d) the military gaining control of the United States

Separation of powers means that 

• A) The House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.
• B) The national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.
• C) Powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the states
• D) The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups

This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws. 

• A) Executive
• B) Judicial
• C) Legislative
• D) Police