Government Principles Quiz

What is the principle that divides government powers between national and state governments?

• Concurrent Powers

• Federalism

• Delegated Powers

• Reserved Powers

Which principle involves powers shared by both state and federal governments?

• Federalism

• Concurrent Powers

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of Congress

• To protect individual freedoms

• To establish federalism

• To define party ideologies

Which legislative term refers to government spending that is not mandatory?

• Pork Belly Legislation

• Discretionary Spending

• Enumerated Powers

• Commerce Clause

What is the role of Congressional Committees?

• To pass executive orders

• To investigate journalism

• To review and modify legislation

• To enforce party-line voting

Which document warned against political factions?

• Federalist 10

• Bill of Rights

• McCulloch V. Maryland

• Executive Orders

What is the main focus of investigative journalism?

• To report on horse races

• To uncover hidden truths

• To support party ideologies

• To enforce federalism

Which Supreme Court case dealt with the regulation of commerce?

• McCulloch V. Maryland

• United States V. Lopez

• Citizens United V. FEC

• Federalist 70

What is the purpose of the Commerce Clause?

• To regulate interstate trade

• To establish party ideologies

• To define executive powers

• To protect individual rights

Which ideology is associated with minimal government intervention?

• Democratic Ideology

• Republican Ideology

• Libertarian Ideology

• Green Party Ideology