Principles of the Constitution Quiz

What is the principle of Separation of Powers?

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of government powers among two branches: legislative and executive.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of government powers among four branches: legislative, executive, judicial, and military.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of government powers among two branches: executive and judicial.

• The principle of Separation of Powers is the division of government powers among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

• To promote transparency and accountability in government.

• To prevent the concentration of power and abuse of power by any one branch of government.

• To ensure equal representation for all citizens.

• To streamline the decision-making process in government.

What is Federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various regional or state governments.

• A system of government in which power is divided equally among all citizens.

• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority.

• A system of government in which power is held by a single individual.

What does Limited Government mean?

• A system in which the power and functions of the government are determined by the military.

• A system in which the power and functions of the government are unlimited and unrestricted.

• A system in which the power and functions of the government are controlled by a single individual.

• A system in which the power and functions of the government are restricted by a constitution or other legal documents.

What is Popular Sovereignty?

• The authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

• Popular Sovereignty is the belief that the government should have unlimited power.

• Popular Sovereignty is the rule of the majority.

• The authority of a government is derived from a divine power.

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that the government is not above the law?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• rule of law

Which principle of the Constitution divides the powers between the national and state governments?

• federalism

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

Which principle of the Constitution allows the President to veto laws passed by Congress?

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• veto power

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

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Judicial review

Which principle of the Constitution gives the power to make laws to the legislative branch?

• Judicial review

• Separation of powers

• Executive privilege

• Checks and balances