Preamble & Principles Quiz

Popular Sovereignty means

The three branches of government are:

a

b

c

Judicial

Legislative

Executive

New Jersey

Virginia

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

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

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.

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.

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.

This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

What are the 3 separate, but equal, branches of government known as? (SELECT THREE ANSWER CHOICES)

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Congressional Branch

• Judicial Branch