
Preamble & Principles Quiz
Authored by CHRISTINE HILL
Social Studies
8th Grade
Used 12+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
25 questions
Show all answers
1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Popular Sovereignty means
2.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The three branches of government are:
3.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Put the first four parts of the Preamble in order
We the People
Provide for the Common Defense
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
Establish Justice
In order to form a more perfect Union
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the power with the branch
Judicial Branch
Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces
Legislative Branch
Create Laws
Executive Branch
Approve Treaties with Other Countries
Executive Branch
Can Veto Proposed Laws
Legislative Branch
Decide If Laws or Actions Follow The Constitution
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is federalism?
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.
The people have individual rights.
There are three branches of government.
The state and national government share power.
Answer explanation
The United States has a federal government, where the many state governments and the single federal government share power. This system is known as federalism.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "checks and balances?"
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.
The people elect their leaders.
The people are in charge.
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)
Answer explanation
Checks and Balances
The Framers did more than separate the powers of government. They set up a system of checks and balances. Under this system, each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of the other branches. This system helps maintain a balance in the power of the three branches.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of power does the U.S. Constitution give to our governments?
Limited
Unlimited
Answer explanation
Limited Government
The Framers were wary of a government that might take away people's rights or favor certain groups. At the same time, they realized that the nation needed a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation had provided. Their goal was to establish limited government, in which the powers of government are strictly defined. A limited government has only those powers that are given to it by the people.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
20 questions
india
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
20 questions
Grade 8 Heritage Day Quiz 2021
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Weekly Quiz T2 Wk04
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Abbreviations and Symbols
Quiz
•
4th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Weekly Quiz T1 Wk08
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Voting Systems
Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Rebyu ng Kaalaman sa Unang Markahan
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
SS8 - Ch. 7 The People of the Sun
Quiz
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Interactive video
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
15 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
20 questions
Reform Movement
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Presidents Day Trivia
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
23 questions
Georgia in WWI and WWII
Quiz
•
8th Grade
44 questions
8th Grade Social Studies - Staar Review 2021
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
WWII
Quiz
•
8th Grade
22 questions
Progressive Era Unit Study Guide and Graph Practice
Lesson
•
8th Grade
13 questions
STAAR TEST orientation
Lesson
•
8th Grade
17 questions
Civil War in Texas Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade