Civics Quiz Review (Preamble, 7 Principles & 3 Branches

What is the introduction to the constitution?

• Enumerate Powers

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Reserved Powers

Popular Sovereignty gives authority to who

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Both State and Federal

• The People

What branch of government determines which laws are unconstitutional and settle disputes within the United States

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

What branch of government writes laws, can declare war, controls the budget and confirm federal appointees

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What branch of government is the President and Vice President under and duties include enforcing laws, sign treaties and is commander-in-chief of the military

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What principle of the Constitution splits powers between the Federal Government and the States governments?

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

What principle of the Constitution states the government only has the powers listed in the Constitution?

• Limited Power

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

What principle of the Constitution guarantees the rights of all citizens

• Limited Government

• Separation of Power

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

What term describes when each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

In the preamble, what is one thing NOT discussed as a goal of the government?

• Ensuring Peace

• Establishing Justice

• Providing for the common defense

• Create taxes