Principles of the Constitution Quiz

Which of the following was not one of the characteristics of the US Constitution?

• Lays out the basic principles of the US government
• Gives framework, procedures, and limits on how government is to be conducted
• Declared independence from Great Britain
• Document is not over detailed and allows for interpretation

What is the purpose of the articles of the US Constitution?

• To divide the country into 13 colonies
• To establish the function of many parts of the government
• To allow for an unlimited government
• To elect the president of the United States

The power of popular sovereignty comes from which phrase of the Preamble?

• "Establish justice"
• "To promote the general welfare"
• "Insure domestic tranquility"
• "We the People"

Why were the framers worried about creating a government with a strong central government?

• They had just gained their independence from tyrannical Britain
• They wanted to create a monarchy
• They didnt want to give all the power to the states
• They wanted to create 3 different branches of government

The US government is divided into how many branches?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 7

The first 3 articles of the constitution outlined what?

• The role of the state government
• The role of the federal government
• The powers of the 3 branches
• How states could be admitted into the union

Powers given to the federal government are called?

• Expressed Powers
• Concurrent Powers
• Reserved Powers
• Given Powers

Powers given to the state governments are called?

• Expressed Powers
• Concurrent Powers
• Reserved Powers
• Given Powers

Powers shared between the federal and state governments are called?

• Expressed Powers
• Concurrent Powers
• Reserved Powers
• Given Powers

The president and his cabinet members represent which branch of government?

• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch