Civics Midterm Study Day 1.1

What is the main principle behind checks and balances?

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful.

• To give more power to the legislative branch.

• To eliminate all government corruption.

• To unify state and federal governments.

What does the term federalism mean?

• Power is divided between national and state governments.

• Power is centralized in the national government.

• State governments have complete authority over national laws.

• Local governments enforce all national laws.

What democratic idea is best expressed by John Locke’s phrase “life, liberty, and property”?

• Religious freedom.

• Inherent natural rights.

• Two-party system.

• Separation of church and state.

The Magna Carta influenced which principle of American government?

• Popular sovereignty.

• Limited government.

• Rule of law.

• Self-government.

What is the Elastic Clause also known as?

• Judicial Review Clause.

• Necessary and Proper Clause.

• Supremacy Clause.

• Legislative Power Clause.

According to the 22nd Amendment, how many terms can a U.S. president serve?

• Two terms.

• Four terms.

• Unlimited terms.

• One term.

What is the purpose of Article V in the Constitution?

• To outline how Congress can amend state laws.

• To allow the Constitution to be amended over time.

• To declare the Constitution unchangeable.

The Declaration of Independence states that if a government becomes destructive to people's rights, the people have the right to:

• Overthrow and create a new government.

• Accept the destructive government.

• Ignore the government entirely.

• Replace the government with a monarchy.

What system ensures representation in Congress for both small and large states?

• Popular sovereignty.

• Checks and balances.

• The Great Compromise.

• Federalism.

Which branch of government is responsible for making and passing laws?

• Executive Branch.

• Legislative Branch.

• Judicial Branch.

• State Governments.