U.S. Constitution

Which Principle of government is most clearly reflected in this quote,
" We the People of the United States… do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America."  
      --- Preamble, U.S. Constitution

• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Due Process
• Separation of Powers

Which of there following statements most clearly reflects the principle of federalism?

• Power is held by the people and exercised by their elected representatives
• Each branch of government has limited powers, duties, and responsibilities
• The Supreme Court can review actions of the executive and legislative branches
• Powers not delegated to the central government are reserved for the states

"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
----------Declaration of Independence 1776
Which provision of the U.S. Constitution reflects this grievance?

• The president can appoint justices with the advice and consent of the Senate
• Congress has the power to establish federal courts
• The commerce clause allows Congress to regulate trade among the states.
• Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

Which statement is an example of the Constitutional principle of Checks and Balances?

• Power is held by the people and exercised by their elected representatives.
• Each branch of government has limited powers, duties, and responsibilities
• The Supreme Court can review actions of the executive and legislative branches
• Powers not delegated to the central government are reserved for the states

The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment.  Which of the following gives an example of one way?

• The president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment.
• Three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor or proposing the amendment.
• A majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment
• Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment.

* Convened in 1787
*Great Compromise Established
*Three-fifths Compromise established
The characteristics listed above describe---

• The Revolutionary War
• The Constitutional Convention
• The Era of Good Feelings
• The Colonial Era

Which of the following principles of government is illustrated by the graphic?

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

Congress passes a bill  --->  
The president vetoes the bill --->  
Congress overrides the presidential veto
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is illustrated in the sequence above?

• Republicanism
• Checks and balances
• Popular sovereignty
• Federalism

George Mason refused to sign the Constitution and opposed its ratification because he believed that it---

• did not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse
• did not give the executive branch enough power to oversee the military
• prevented the legislative branch from effectively governing the states
• prevented the judicial branch from overturning acts of the legislature

Which headline provides the best example of a First Amendment guarantee in action?

• "Religious University forced to close by state
• Mormons hold state convention downtown
• Congress declares a national day of remembrance
• Protesters arrested at antiwar rally