Unit 11.2 Creating a Constitution Quiz

Match the following

• Republicanism

• the government's power is split between three branches (legislative, judicial, and executive)

• Separation of Powers

• each branch has some power over the other two branches (ex: president can veto any bill passed by congress; house of representatives can impeach president but senate has power to try the impeachment)

• Checks and Balances

• the people directly vote for representatives to run the government

• Individual Rights

• we have rights that the government cannot take away

Match the following

• Bill of Rights

• the people have the power in the government (majority rules)

• Popular Sovereignty

• national and state governments share power

• Republicanism

• the people directly vote for representatives to run the government

• Federalism

• Example of Individual Rights

Powers of the government are restricted by the Constitution ​ (a)  

• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty

States can establish schools ​ (a)  

• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

"We the people" from the Preamble of the Constitution ​ (a)  

• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism

The judicial branch, composed of the courts, explains and interprets the laws​ (a)  

• Separation of Powers
• Republicanism

The President is Commander in Chief, but congress has the power to declare war​ (a)  

• Checks and Balances
• Federalism

When the President disagrees with a law that Congress is trying to pass, they can veto the law. This action is an example of...

• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers
• Individual rights

People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 

• Republicanism
• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

Which is an example of Federalism?

• The Congress can impeach and remove judges appointed by the president

• The national government can coin money; states can issue driver's licenses

• Supreme Court can declare state and federal laws unconstitutional