Constitution Test

The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. Which principle is that showing?

• federalism
• separation of power
• checks and balances
• republicanism

American citizens can vote. Which principle is that showing?

• checks and balances
• federalism
• republicanism
• separation of powers

The national government is responsible for the military and the state government is responsible for education laws. Which principle?

• checks and balances
• federalism
• separation of power
• republicanism

The federal government is divided into 3 branches. Which principle?

• checks and balances
• federalism
• separation of power
• republicanism

The people hold all of the power in our government. Which principle?

• popular sovereignty
• limited power
• individual rights
• checks and balances

The government & its people only have the powers given to them by the Constitution. Which principle?

• limited power
• individual rights
• popular sovereignty
• republicanism

The first 10 amendments provide personal freedoms/protections. Which principle?

• popular sovereignty
• federalism
• limited government
• individual rights

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

• to make laws
• to interpret laws
• to enforce laws
• to appoint judges

What is the main purpose of the executive branch?

• to make laws
• to enforce laws
• to appoint judges
• to interpret laws

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch?

• to make laws
• to enforce laws
• to appoint federal judges
• to interpret laws