5. Constitutional Principles and Practices

What is the supreme law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What principle states that the government's authority comes from the consent of the people?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which phrase in the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of Popular Sovereignty?

• "In God We Trust"

• "E Pluribus Unum"

• "We the People"

• "Liberty and Justice for All"

What is the principle of Federalism?

• The division of powers between the national and state governments

• The division of powers among three branches of government

• The system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches

• The government's authority comes from the consent of the people

Which principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

federalism

• the constitutional system that states that the national government can levy taxes

• the constitutional system that states that power will be divided between 3 branches

• the constitutional system that states the national government is supreme

• the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments

What is an example of the principle of Checks and Balances?

• The division of powers between the national and state governments

• The President can veto laws passed by Congress

• The opening words "We the People"

• The division of government powers among three branches

What does the principle of Limited Government ensure?

• The government has unlimited power.

• The government's powers are restricted by the Constitution.

• The government can operate outside the law.

• The government can overreach its power.

Which court case established the principle of Judicial Review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What is the main idea of Popular Sovereignty?

• Government power comes from the people.

• Power is shared between national and state governments.

• Government is divided into three branches.

• Courts can declare laws unconstitutional.