Principles of the Constitution Quiz

Which principle?

The president is found to have broken a law, so Congress begins impeachment proceedings against him.

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Which principle?

The Magna Carta was the first document to place restrictions on the King of England.

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle?

The National and State governments both share the power to tax their citizens.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which principle?

Only the Legislative Branch has the power to declare war, set tax laws, and control the budget.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which principle?

Every year, elections are held in which citizens choose representatives to speak for them in the government.

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

Which principle?

The people hold the power to choose their leaders in our nation through the voting process.

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government