Government and Constitution

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution divides power between the national government and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Supremacy Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Separation of Powers

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law is the supreme law of the land?

• Checks and Balances

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Federalism

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Necessary and Proper Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution divides power among the three branches of government?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Necessary and Proper Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and among the states?

• Commerce Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution ensures that the powers of government are divided among different branches?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Necessary and Proper Clause

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Necessary and Proper Clause