7 Principles and 3 Branches Quiz

What constitutional principle gives the power to the people?

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Separation of Powers

The rights listed in the Bill of Rights shows that we have which constitutional principle?

• limited government
• individual rights
• federalism

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

A system where each branch of government keeps the other branches from having too much power.

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• It is led by the president of the United States.
• It is made up of courts.
• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

Which branch of government do judges represent?

• Judicial Branch
• Tree Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch

How many years must you be a US citizen to be elected for President?

• 7 years
• 9 years
• must be a natural born citizen