Principles of the Constitution

The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.

• separation of powers

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances

The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

• popular sovereignty

• individual rights

• democracy

• republicanism

Which principle is the idea that power flows from the people?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

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

Government may exercise only those powers given to it.

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Judicial Review

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
• The people elect their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 

Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "We are a nation of laws, not of men."
• "No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
• Everyone is held accountable to the law.
• all of the above

Freedom of speech, press, and religion

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances