#12 Constitution Quiz

Sharing of government power is to Federalism, As voting for representatives is to ______________.

• Republicanism

• 1776

• 1787

• James Madison

Bill of Rights is to 1791, As the U.S. Constitution is to__________.

• Republicanism

• 1776

• 1787

• James Madison

The Mayflower Compact is to 1620, As the Declaration of Independence is to______________.

• Republicanism

• 1776

• 1787

• James Madison

The “Father of Independence” is to John Adams, As “The Father of the Constitution” is to_______________.

• Republicanism

• 1776

• 1787

• James Madison

Which of the following would be a statement by a member of the Legislative Branch of government?

• “I cannot tolerate disobedience to our nations laws, I must do a better job enforcing laws”

• “The President appointed me to this position and I will serve the rest of my life in this job”

• “The new law in regards to health care is deemed to be constitutional therefore I will not overturn it”

• “I believe this law we’ve created benefits middle class families”

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch?

• To make sure the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

• Keep foreign enemies from attacking U.S. citizens

• Enforce laws that are enacted by congress

• Interpret the laws passed by congress

Which of the following would be a statement made by a member of the Judicial Branch?

• “I cannot tolerate disobedience to our nations laws, I must do a better job enforcing laws”

• “The President appointed me to this position and I will serve here until my term expires in 6 years”

• “The new law in regards to health care is deemed to be constitutional therefore I will not overturn it”

• “Because this law benefits only the wealthy at the expense of the poor, I must veto this bill."

Our government dividing power between the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches best reflects the principle of -

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

• F

• G

• H

• J

• F

• G

• H

• J