Principles of the Constitution and the Preamble Quiz Review

What Constitutional Principle is seen in the phrase "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

Which proves we have a limited government?

• The Constitution defines the limits of government.

• The people are in charge.

• There is a bill of rights.

• The people vote for their leaders.

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

• the Articles

• the Amendments

• the Preamble

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?

• "in order to form a more perfect union"

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "promote the general welfare"

• "We the People"