Civics Chapter 6 Test: Constitution

What does "We the People" mean?

• the federal government's power is limited by the Constitution

• the people are the source of the government's authority

• the branches are separated to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful

• the government derived its power from the king

Which of these is a belief of the Federalists?

• wanted to strengthen state governments

• feared individual liberties would be taken if the national government is too strong

• wanted stronger national government to protect the nation

• insisted on including a bill of rights in the Constitution

Which principle?

Article I: Congress

Article II: President

Article III: Supreme Court

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• limited government

• federalism

Which principle?

The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• federalism

• limited government

Which principle?

Rule of law (no one is above the law)

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• federalism

• limited government

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

• Supreme Court hears a case from a lower court

• The President uses his Departments to carry out a law

• Congress overrides a presidential veto

• The President signs a Congressional bill into law

Which principle?

The Senate must approve presidential treaties

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

Which of these was a belief of Anti-Federalists?

• the Constitution did not have an executive branch

• the Constitution would not give the central government enough power

• the Constitution would be too weak to keep the country safe

• the Constitution did not include a list of guaranteed rights

What was the compromise between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• the AOC would be revised and made the new Constitution

• the new Constitution would be ratified with no changes

• the states would all add bills of rights to their constitutions

• a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution

Which principle?

The President vetoes a bill from Congress

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• limited government

• popular sovereignty