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Principles and Structure of the U.S. Constitution

Authored by Michael GarnerHS

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10th - 12th Grade

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Principles and Structure of the U.S. Constitution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The belief that governments are created by, and are subject to, the will of the people is known as what?

limited government

popular sovereignty

federalism

reserved power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is a controversy that has persisted since the days of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

the issue of de jure segregation

whether or not quotas can be used for affirmative action

whether or not the legislative branch should have one or two houses

the question of federal power versus states' rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an area where the federal government alone has authority?

raising taxes

establishing user fees

regulating trade

assessing fines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A system in which power is shared between the federal and state governments is referred to as what?

federalism

bi-partisan government

checks and balances

separation of powers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are granted to the president, certain powers to Congress, and still others to federal courts. This is an example of what?

federalism

ex post facto government

separation of powers

judicial review

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Dave is upset because he has to pay taxes to both the federal government and the state of North Carolina. Both the state and the national government have the authority to impose taxes. This is an example of which of the following?

concurrent powers

delegated powers

reserved powers

implied powers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The United States House of Representatives is established by which of the following?

the Preamble of the Constitution

Article I of the Constitution

Article II of the Constitution

Supremacy Clause

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