United States Constitution Principles Quiz

Which principle states that the people are the source of the government's power?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Federalism
• Limited Government

What is the term for the system where power is divided between national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Republicanism

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of Separation of Powers?

• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Baron de Montesquieu
• Thomas Hobbes

What are powers that belong only to the Federal Government called?

• Reserved Powers
• Concurrent Powers
• Enumerated Powers
• Shared Powers

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

• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government
• Republicanism

In which document are the basic liberties and rights of all citizens guaranteed?

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Federalist Papers

What type of powers are shared by both state and federal governments?

• Enumerated Powers
• Reserved Powers
• Concurrent Powers
• Limited Powers

Which principle limits the actions of government by specifically listing its powers?

• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Limited Government
• Federalism

How many major principles is the United States Constitution based on?

• Five
• Six
• Seven
• Eight

What is the term for the system where people elect their political representatives?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Republicanism
• Oligarchy