8.23 Principles of the Constitution Exit Ticket

Which of these statements is true regarding the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

• It sets up the power of the states over the people.

• It explains the purposes of the constitution.

• It defines the role of the states to the federal government.

• It establishes the three branches of government.

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

• The United States
• the Supremacy Clause
• the Necessary and Proper Clause
• federalism

1. Federalism is the idea that power is...

• Held only by the Federal Government

• Held only by the State Governments

• Shared between Three Branches of Government

• Shared between Federal and State Governments

What term means that the government divides its power at each level between three branches, so that no person or group is too powerful?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

What term describes the specific ways that each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

Refer to the chart. Which of the following is a concurrent power?

• collect taxes

• coin money

• conduct elections

• regulate trade

Based on the time line, which of the following events took place in 1788?

• U.S. Constitution signed

• Northwest Ordinance passed

• U.S. Constitution ratified

• Shay's Rebellion

Why is the system of checks and balances in place?

• To make sure no part of the government becomes too powerful.

• To make sure the president has absolute authority.

• TO make sure Congress can veto bills proposed by the president.

• To make sure the Supreme Court can pick the presidential candidates.

How does the separation of power keep things fair in government?

• Each branch has different powers designed to keep the other branches' power in check.

• Each branch has the same power as the others.

• All branches answer to the president.

• Each branch has completely different powers so they can operate independently of one another with no repercussions.

Using the source, which statement best explains how the debate of states' rights affected the drafting of the new constitution.

• It ensured the Constitution established a clear relationship between the federal government and the state governments.

• It resulted in the Constitution requiring all states to recognize the rights of citizens from other states.

• It ensured that the Constitution established two different ways for small states to have representation in the legislative branch.

• It resulted in the Constitution requiring the same sort of government to be established in all states.