Structure and Principles of the Constitution

Article I of the Constitution deals with the purpose and rules of which branch of government?

• Judicial branch

• Military branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

What do we call the system where both the federal government and the states share power?

• Electoral College

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

Fill in the missing word in the Preamble: "To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our ____________"

How would you define the 'Rule of Law' in the Constitution?

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• No one is above the law. All laws apply to everyone

• Powers reserved for the states

Under the system of _______________, each branch of government is able to check or limit the power of the other two branches.

The Supremacy Clause states that the _____________and other laws and treaties made by the government shall be the supreme law of the land.

What is the principle that the power of the government lies with the people (We the People...)?

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

What is the type of power that is shared between the states and the federal government?

• Concurrent Powers

• Limited Government

• Amendments

• Enumerated powers

Which of the following is the purpose of the Articles of the Constitution?

• Explain the relationship between the state and federal governments

• Set up the Judicial Branch

• Describe how and when the Constitution can be changed

• All of the above

Which clause allows Congress to use powers not directly listed in the Constitution?

• The necessary and proper clause
• The essential and inappropriate clause
• The unnecessary and improper clause
• The optional and suitable clause