Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

8th Grade

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Purpose of Checks and Balances is to prevent

Any branch from becoming too powerful
People from losing their rights.
States from losing more power
The government from changing the Constitution 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By their use of the term republic, the Framers had in mind a government ruled by

Anyone other than a King
Representatives elected by the people
The educated and powerful
The direct votes of the people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A state having the power to run their own school system is an example of

Checks and Balances
Federalism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The statement in the Preamble "We the People" expresses the principle

Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Power is shared between three branches who serve different roles

Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Supremacy Clause

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Government is restricted because people have individual rights and liberties

Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Preamble

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