Unit 8_L4 Quiz on the Constitution

Who are the people mentioned in the Constitution's preamble?

• The citizens of Europe

• The People of the United States

• The government officials

• The military leaders

What is one of the reasons for establishing the Constitution?

• To create a new religion

• To establish Justice

• To abolish laws

• To form alliances

What is meant by "our Posterity" in the Constitution's preamble?

• Our ancestors

• Our future generations

• Our neighboring countries

• Our current leaders

What does the Constitution aim to establish for the United States?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A more perfect Union

• A new religion

What does the Separation of Powers refer to?

• Different levels of government

• Branches of government

• Rights of the people

• Judicial review process

Which principle involves the supreme court reviewing laws?

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which principle is concerned with the protection of individual rights?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

What does the principle of Federalism involve?

• The division of power between branches of government

• The division of power between national and state governments

• The review of laws by the judiciary

• The protection of individual rights

What phrase is used to express the idea that the government is established by the people?

• We the Government...do rule and command

• We the People...do ordain and establish

• We the Leaders...do govern and control

• We the Citizens...do manage and direct

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All of the above