Constitutional Principles Quiz 2023

What is federalism?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Judges have the power to decide if laws are against the Constitution

What is popular sovereignty?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Judges have the power to decide if laws are against the Constitution

What is separation of powers?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Judges have the power to decide if laws are against the Constitution

What is checks and balances?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Each branch of government can stop each other from having too much power

What is judicial review?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Judges have the power to decide if laws are against the Constitution

What is limited government?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• The government has certain limits to their power

• Judges have the power to decide if laws are against the Constitution

What is rule of law?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• No one is above the law, not even our elected officials

What does unconstitutional mean?

• The power of the government comes from the people

• The government is divided into three branches

• Power is divided between federal, state, and local governments

• Goes against the Constitution