The USA Constitution

Which statement in the Preamble reflects the principle of the Bill of Rights?

• "to form a more perfect union"
• "to establish justice"
• "to insure domestic tranquility"
• "to secure the blessings of liberty"

The three branches of government as described in Articles I-III of the Constitution illustrates the principle of

• individual rights.
• republicanism
• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers.

How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?

• by establishing a strong executive branch
• by implementing a system of checks and balances
• by dividing power between federal and state government
• by establishing a strong legislative branch

What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?

• It makes the power of popular vote by citizens.
• It limits the power of state governments.
• It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.
• It provides for a system of checks and balances between branches.

The people have the power to rule

• federalism
• individual rights
• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers

The three branches of government have different jobs and responsibilities

• limited government
• separation of powers
• republicanism
• popular sovereignty

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• In order to
• We the people
• Once upon a
• The United States

How many houses make up the legislative branch under the Constitution?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

In which house of Congress does each state get 2 votes?

• House of Representatives
• Senate

Which compromise is made up of ideas from the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plan?

• The Great Compromise
• The three-fifths compromise
• The constitutional compromise
• The big compromise