Constitution, Early Republic, Jackson (HH)

The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicansim
• Federalism
• Self-government

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.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government

When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass,  they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• limited government
• checks and balances

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution details the

• overall purpose of the U.S. government
• powers of the Senate
• the role of the Supreme Court
• how the Constitution can be ratified

What do the words "Popular" and "Sovereignty" mean?

• Popular = People and Sovereignty = Power
• Popular = People and Sovereignty = Weakness
• Popular = Famous and Sovereignty = Power
• Unpopular = People and Sovereignty = Power

Which Amendment protects a persons right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

• Amendment 7
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 3

Which Amendment protects a persons right to a speedy trial? 

• Amendment 4
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

Amendment 10 protects the 

• Rights and powers of States
• Rights not included in the Constitution
• Right to a trial by jury

Which Amendment protects a persons rights that are not listed in the Constitution?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 9