Understanding the U.S. Constitution: A Quiz on Federalism, Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, and the Bill of Ri

What does Federalism in the United States Constitution refer to?

• The power of the federal government to make laws for the entire country

• The division of power between the national government and the state governments

• The ability of the states to declare war independently of the federal government

• The federal government's right to print and distribute money

Which of the following is a feature of Checks and Balances in the U.S. Constitution?

• The President can veto bills passed by Congress

• The Senate can appoint Supreme Court Justices without any input from the President

• Members of Congress can serve in the Executive Branch simultaneously

• State governments can override federal laws

The principle of Separation of Powers in the U.S. Constitution is designed to prevent:

• The formation of political parties

• One branch of government from becoming too powerful

• States from passing their own constitutions

• Foreign countries from influencing U.S. laws

Federalism allows states to:

• Coin their own money

• Conduct foreign policy

• Have their own constitutions

• Declare war independently

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws under the principle of Separation of Powers?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

The system of Checks and Balances allows the Supreme Court to:

• Pass laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Elect the President

• Appoint members of Congress

The principle of Separation of Powers divides the federal government into how many branches?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Federalism in the United States is best described as:

• A system where all powers are concentrated in the national government

• A system where all powers are reserved to the states

• A system that divides power between a national government and state governments

• A system where the states have power over the national government

Which branch of government is tasked with interpreting the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch under the system of Checks and Balances?

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Making laws

• Vetoing bills passed by Congress

• Appointing state governors