Principles of the Constitution Quiz

The Constitution is built on ______ strong guiding principles.

• three

• two

• four

• five

This principle states that the system of dividing the powers of government between the national government and the state governments is called...

• consent of the governed

• separation of powers

• federalism

People rule by choosing the people who represent us in government on a national, state, and local level is part of this principle.

• consent of the governed

• limited government

• separation of powers

Another principle is ______ which means The Constitution lists many things the national government may do.

• consent of the governed

• limited government

• separation of powers

The responsibility for government in the United States is split between three branches of government and is called ________.

• consent of the governed

• federalism

• separation of powers

______ is the system of dividing the powers of government between the national government and the state governments.

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

Who makes laws?

• Laws are made by a country, state, and/or city.

• Laws are made by families and schools.

Who makes rules?

• Rules are made by a country, state, and/or city.

• Rules are made by families and schools.

Why are there so many laws that we have to follow? Choose 2.

• Laws harm us.

• Laws help make sure everyone is treated fairly.

• Laws keep us safe.

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Senate

• the president, the House of Representatives, and the Senate

• legislative, executive, and judicial