Constitution Quiz 2021

The structure of the Legislative branch is:

• Governor, attorney-general, appointees
• Bicameral: Senate and House of Representatives
• Supreme Court, county courts, local courts

The principle that "people rule", people have the power

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Power of Government

• Federalism

The principle that the state and federal government have shared and separate powers

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism

The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism

The principle that we choose representatives to vote and make laws for us

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

Freedom of speech is an example of:

• Limited Power of Government
• Federalism
• Individual Rights

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won't know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

• Federalist
• Anti-Federalist

The Constitution guarantees citizens a role in government. A bill of rights is NOT necessary.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

People who supported the Constitution and favored a stronger national government were called:

• Radicals

• Activists

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

• reasonable bail
• reasonable fines
• jail terms
• cruel punishments