Constitution Quiz

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

• rule of law

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?

• Elected officials and appointed officials.
• State government and federal government.
• Executive and Legislative branches.
• People and government.

Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?

• Self-government
• Republicanism
• Separation of Powers
• Limited government

The principle of government that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Soveriegnty

• Individual Rights

This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Checks and balances

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with three branches.

• Virginia

• New Jersey

• Connecticut

• Three-fifths

The three branches of government are ________________

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
• Legislative, Judicial, and National
• Executive, Principle, and Judicial
• Judicial, National, and Legislative

Which branch of government has two houses?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• National