Principles of the Constitution

The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

• popular sovereignty

• individual rights

• democracy

• republicanism

The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.

• separation of powers

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances

Which principle is the idea that power flows from the people?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

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

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

The U.S. Constitution established the division of governmental powers between the national and state governments.  By doing so, what basic governmental principle was established?  

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?  

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

Which of the following is true about state constitutions?  

• State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.

• State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.

• The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.

• The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.

Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?  

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism

• The creation of a congress to carry out the will of the people

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional