Quiz on the Seven Principles of the Constitution

What does the term 'principle' mean in the context of the Constitution?

• A historical document

• A political party

• A minor guideline

• A major rule or idea

What is federalism?

• When the states have no power

• When the federal government has all the power

• When the states have all the power

• When the federal government shares power with the states

What is an example of a power unique to the federal government?

• Making rules about education

• Creating post offices

• Deciding on speed limits

• Taxing the citizens

What is limited government?

• When the government can ignore the laws

• When the government only gets its powers from the people

• When the government has unlimited power

• When the government can decide its own powers

What are individual rights?

• Rights given only to celebrities

• Rights given only to government leaders

• Rights given to all people to protect their freedoms

• Rights given to corporations

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• The government is ruled by a king or queen

• The government is ruled by the wealthy

• The government is ruled by the military

• The government is ruled by the people

What does republicanism mean in the context of the Constitution?

• Being a member of the Democratic Party

• Being a member of the Republican Party

• People using their power by voting for a president

• People using their power by voting for representatives

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful

• To give the judicial branch the power to veto laws

• To make sure the executive branch has unlimited power

• To make sure the legislative branch makes all the laws