8-2.6 Principles of the Constitution

What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?

• Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others

• the power of government is restricted by the Constitution

• a bill must pass both houses of Congress

• the power to declare war is given to the President

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles?

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

The U.S. Constitution established the division of governmental powers between the national and state governments. By doing so, what basic governmental principle was established?

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

Which of the following BEST describes the constitutional principle of representative democracy?

• Government's power is divided between national and state levels.

• The authority of government flows from the people.

• Voters elect representatives to exercise power for them.

• Unalienable rights are guaranteed to all citizens in the Preamble and the Bill of Rights.

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

• A judge overturning a lower court's decision.

• A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.

• A governor granting a criminal a pardon.

• A governor declaring a tax free period.

Which of the following best describes how limited government is a founding principle of the United States Constitution?

• All power comes through checks and balances which keeps the government strong.

• All power comes from the people (voters) which keeps the government from becoming too powerful.

• All power comes to the government through the king which keeps the government strong.

• All power is given to the President which makes the government powerful.

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Which of the following is true about state constitutions?

• State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.

• State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.

• The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.

• The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.

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

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

Democracy allows for the people to vote. Which constitutional principle protects this?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights