Principles of the Constitution

Which principle of the U.S government is illustrated by the U.S Supreme Court's 2012 ruling that the Stolen Valor Act, which criminalized false claims of military service or award, was unconstitutional?

• limited government

• republicanism

• federalism

• checks & balances

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be constructed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

Which principle of the U.S government is most clearly reflected by the ninth amendment?

• limited government

• republicanism

• federalism

• checks & balances

The text reflects what key principle that guided the structure and content of the Constitution?

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

• individual rights

• addressing colonial grievances

How were the concerns expressed by Madison in the excerpt above eventually addressed by the Constitution?

• The Constitution established term limits on representatives

• The Constitution created a republican system of government

• The Constitution included a defined set of rights and liberties

• The Constitution divided the power into separate branches.

Which constitutional principle is exemplified in this amendment?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Judicial Review

• Popular soverignty

Which of the sections reflect the constitutional principle of both republicanism & popular sovereignty?

• Section 2

• Section 6

• Section 7

• Section 8

The first 10 amendments of the U.S Constitution are an example of which constitutional principle?

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

The 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution grants women the right to vote & reflects the constitutional principle of​ ​ (a)   .

• republicanism
• federalism
• separation of powers
• checks & balances

These articles found in the U.S Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of-

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which constitutional principle is the basis of the 10th Amendment?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Civic Virtue

• Popular Sovereignty