
Principles of the Constitution
Authored by Sherrie Schuler
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.
separation of powers
federalism
republicanism
checks and balances
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.
popular sovereignty
individual rights
democracy
republicanism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which principle is the idea that power flows from the people?
Federalism
Checks and balances
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The national government has the ability to declare war, but individual states do not have that power. This is an example of _________________________.
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?
Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others
The power of government is restricted by the Constitution
A bill must pass both houses of Congres
The power to declare war is given to the President
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
A judge overturning a lower court's decision.
A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.
A governor granting a criminal a pardon.
A governor declaring a tax free period.
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