7 Principles of the Constitution

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?

• The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• To limit the authority of the federal government

• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• To increase the participation of citizens in state governments

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

• "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members..."

• "The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..."

• "The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."

• "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."

This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

In the United States Constitution, the power to impeach a federal government official is given to the -

• House of Representatives

• president

• state legislatures

• Supreme Court

Which government principle is illustrated in the diagram?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Seperation of Powers

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism

• The creation of a congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

Which excerpt from the U.S. constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

• Each House shall be the Judge of elections, returns and qualification of its own members

• The house of representative shall be composed of members chosen ever second year by the people of several states

• The senate shall choose their other officers and also a president pro tempore

• The times, place, and manners of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof

Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Power

• Due Process