Overview of the Constitution & BoR Quiz

Article I represents...

• the judicial branch of the government
• the electoral process of the government
• the legislative branch of the government
• the executive branch of the government

Article II represents...

• the judicial branch of the government
• the electoral process of the government
• the legislative branch of the government
• the executive branch of the government

Article III represents...

• the judicial branch of the government
• the electoral process of the government
• the legislative branch of the government
• the executive branch of the government

House of Representatives seats are based on...

• Total land area of each state.
• Population of each state

• Number of electoral votes per state

• Equality, each state has 2

Senate seats are based on...

• Total land area of each state.
• Population of each state

• Number of electoral votes per state

• Equality, each state has 2

Bicameral is define by...

• A legislative system with two chambers.
• A legislative system with one chamber.
• A system of government with three branches.
• A type of electoral process for single-member districts.

Separation of powers is defined by...

• a model that promotes equal power among all citizens.
• a system where all powers are concentrated in one branch.
• a framework that eliminates government branches entirely.
• a governance model that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches.

Popular sovereignty is defined by...

• the right of the government to rule without any input from the people.
• the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.
• the power of the government is absolute and unchallenged.
• the belief that government should be run by a select few elites.

Limited government is defined by...

• a government that is controlled by a single individual
• a government that operates without laws.

• a government that has unlimited powers
• a government whose powers are restricted by law, typically through a constitution.

Which best describes the powers of the executive branch?

• The executive branch creates laws and regulations.
• The executive branch enforces laws and conducts foreign policy.
• The executive branch interprets laws and administers justice.
• The executive branch manages the legislative process and budget.