Government Test Review

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• Article 1

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Describe the purpose of government

• Describe the structure of the government

• Describe citizens' individual rights

• Declare our independence

Which of the 7 Principles of Government can be described as "a government in which the people rule"?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. Which of the 7 Principles of Government is most closely associated with the Bill of Rights?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

Which of the 7 Principles of Government rests on the idea that the people exercise their power by voting on their political representatives?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Which of the 7 Principles of Government ensures that all government officials must obey the law?

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Which of the 7 Principles of Government is represented in the image?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

Which of the 7 Principles of Government is represented in the following example:

Only Congress can pass laws, but the president can choose not to sign a law into action. In turn, the Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress and signed by the president unconstitutional.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

Which constitutional principle is represented in the image?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

Which amendment from the Bill of Rights is below:

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 10