Understanding Constitutional Principles Quiz

The principle of the Constitution that divides power between the national and state governments is known as _______.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

Which principle of the Constitution is being applied when the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

The idea that government power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution, is known as _______.

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

Which principle is demonstrated when citizens vote for their government representatives?

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

The principle that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful is called _______.

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

Which principle of the Constitution is being applied when Congress makes the laws, the President enforces the laws and Judicial Branch interprets law?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle that emphasizes the protection of personal freedoms and liberties is known as _______.

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Limited Government

Which principle is being exercised when the people have the power to create, alter, and abolish government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another is known as _______.

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

Which principle is being applied when state governments have the power to regulate education within their borders?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances