Constitution Test Review

What is the purpose of the principle of Separation of Powers?

• To enforce taxes

• To ensure that King George III would not re-take the US

• To ensure that one person did not have all the power in our new government

• To ensure that one person holds all the power in the US

What is the purpose of the principle of Checks and Balances?

• To make sure that the President (Executive) has the most power

• To make sure that the Judicial Branch can overrule Congress (Legislative) and the President (Executive)

• To ensure that Congress can keep the other two branches in check

• To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful

In November, I will vote for someone to represent my beliefs in government (Example: President, Senators, Representatives). This person will represent me in Congress. Which Constitutional Principle is this an example of?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

Which Constitutional Principle communicates the idea that the Government gets all its power from the Citizens?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

The Basic Rights of all citizens are guaranteed in writing, including: Freedom of Speech and Freedom of/from Religion

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

What Constitutional Principle allows the Federal Government and State Governments to share power?

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Who wanted strong state government?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

• Lubbock Avalanche Journal

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

Who is the "Father (Writer) of the Constitution"?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Mason

• Patrick Henry

• James Madison