Key Concepts of the Constitution

Key Concepts of the Constitution

6th - 8th Grade

35 Qs

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Key Concepts of the Constitution

Key Concepts of the Constitution

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

8.2.7, 6-8.CST.1

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Created by

Elisa Younger

Used 2+ times

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35 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term means that the government's power comes from the will of the people?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Republicanism

Federalism

Tags

8.2.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Supreme Court can declare Congress's laws unconstitutional. Congress can impeach Supreme Court justices. This is an example of which term?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Tags

8.2.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The national government has the power to make treaties. The state governments have the power to establish schools. This is an example of which term?

Republicanism

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances

Tags

8.2.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes a form of government where the people elect representatives?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Republicanism

Federalism

Tags

8.2.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Benjamin Franklin said, “In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns." This expresses which term?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Republicanism

Federalism

Tags

8.2.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation had one branch of government called Congress. This is a nonexample of which term?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Republicanism

Separation of Powers

Tags

8.2.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term means that a government's power is limited by laws in order to protect the rights of citizens?

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Republicanism

Federalism

Tags

8.2.7

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