The Constitution

Which of the following describes federalism?

• System with a weak central government and strong states

• System with a strong central government and weak states

• System of shared power between national and state governments

• System of shared power between national government and the king

Which of the following best describes separation of powers?

• Having a three branch government system

• Having a US Constitution and state constitutions

• Having a series of courts that answer to the Supreme Court

• Having a US Constitution and Bill of Rights

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• A judge overturning a lower court decision

• A legislative bill being vetoed by the President

• A governor granting clemency (forgiveness) to a criminal

• A governor declaring a tax free period

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a state constitution?

• highest law in the state but must conform to the US Constitution

• highest law in the state and does not have to conform to the US Constitution

• US Constitution is the highest law but state constitutions can supersede

• US Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own

Which of the principles allows the President to select Supreme Court justices when there is a vacancy?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the US Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Aristocracy

Which of the following describes the principle of representative democracy (republicanism)?

• All voters represent themselves by voting

• All voters have to vote for the President of the US

• Representatives are elected by voters to vote on legislation

• Representatives meet with voters and tally their responses on legislation

Which of the following best describes limited government?

• All power comes from checks and balances

• All power comes from the people (voters)

• All power comes from the king

• All power is given to the president

Which principle allows for the separation of US laws into state and federal laws?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Which of the three branches of government includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court