8.15D

Which principle of the United States Constitution is shown in the diagram?

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• To limit the authority of the federal government

• To increase the participation of citizens in state government

The principle of popular sovereignty says that the power begins with -

• the state government

• the central government

• George Washington

• the people

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

• "Each House shall be the Judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members..."

• "The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second year by the People of the several States..."

• "The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."

• "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."

This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Individual rights

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits soldiers from residing in your home without your permission or consent?

• First amendment

• Second amendment

• Third amendment

• Fourth amendment

Which principle of the U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Due process

Which principle of the U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

"We the people of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

What principle of the Constitution is this quote representing?

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances

"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the United States..."

What principle of the Constitution is the above quote representing?

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism