Unit 1 Review

If the president and congress disagree over a tax bill, the president can veto the bill. Which principle is this?

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

This branch has the power to interpret (read and analyze) laws.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

• Executive

Which branch of the government enforces the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

Who is in charge of the executive branch

• the President

• Legislative branch

• The Supreme Court

• The people

A statement that sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government. Also known as the introduction to the Constitution

• the Bill of Rights

• the Preamble

• the Separations of Power

• the Amendments

"The president announces a new plan for cancer research," Which of these goals of the U.S. government reflect the president's announcement?

• Establishing Justice

• Ensuring domestic tranquility

• Promote the general welfare

• Providing for the common defense

The Federal Government created the Dept. of Homeland Security after the 9/11 terrorist attack. Which purpose of government would reflect this action?

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Promote the General Welfare

• Form a more perfect union

• Establish Justice

Which principle means "No one is above the law" ?

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the governed

Q1:Which fundamental principle says that there are things the government cannot do?

• Rule of Law

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

What document was the U.S.A.'s first government plan?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation