ch 8.1-8.1 Principles and goals of the Constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Preambles
• The Vetos
• The Federalisms

The chart below shows the organization of the government of the United States, based on the Constitution. Which constitutional principle is illustrated by the chart?

• Federalism
  
• Separation of powers
• Check and balances
• Popular sovereignty
  

Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, “We the People”?

• To indicate that the national government had limited powers
  
• To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation
• To indicate that federal power was separated among three branches
  
• To indicated that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and federal government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.