The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights

According to the rule of law, a government leader:

• has absolute authority to make decisions for everyone

• is excluded from the "we the people"

• must follow the law like everyone else

• has more rights than ordinary citizens

A law is declared unconstitutional if it ___________ the constitution.

• protects

• amends

• violates

• clarifies

Each article of the constitution:

• explains one part of government or a key government process.

• adds an amendment to the original document.

• introduces the goals of the document.

• checks and balances the other articles.

What is a synonym for sovereignty?

• support

• vote

• law

• power

Who passes laws in a republic?

• all citizens

• elected representatives

• a king or queen

• judges

The principle of limited government prevents a leader from:

• getting re-elected

• voting in elections

• becoming too powerful

• switching to another branch

Concurrent powers are shared by:

• the people and the government

• the executive and legislative branches

• the legislative and judicial branches

• federal and state governments

The separation of powers splits ____________ into three branches.

• the federal government

• congress

• the supreme court

• the Bill of Rights

Overriding a veto is an example of:

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• individual rights

The description of the Constitution as a "living document" refers to:

• The role of the Framers

• The opening words of the preamble

• The amendment process

• The principle of individual rights