Principles of Our Government
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11th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Framers of the US Constitution believed there were 6 key principles of a democratic government. Which one is defined below?
Belief that the judicial branch should have the power to evaluate and judge legislative and executive actions to determine if they are constitutional or not
(a)
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The US Constitution can be amended through two different processes. One of these is the Congressional Process, which allows an amendment to start in Congress. For this process, and amendment must be proposed in Congress. Then, it must pass in both houses with a (a) vote. After passing in both houses, it must be (b) by (c) of the states. This can be achieved by having each state's (d) vote on the amendment or having states call special (e) to vote.
2/3
ratified
3/4
legislature
conventions
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The US Constitution can be amended through two different processes. One of these is through a Convention of States. To amend the Constitution this way, states must organize a special (a) to propose an amendment. If the amendment is supported by (b) of states in convention, it is ready to be ratified. For this, (c) of states must vote in favor of the amendment either in their state (d) or by convening another (e) .
convention
2/3
3/4
legislature
special convention
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the third paragraph, in part of the phrasing in the Declaration of Independence, what reason or goal is mentioned to justify the American Revolution?
A climb to power
Unalienable rights
Depredations of the British government
Equal vote
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 12, the author describes the men’s goals as “principle, not property”. What does he mean by this phrase?
They believed in the principles of freedom and equality more than they cared about their personal property.
They believed they were loyal to the government in principle, though they wished to own their own property.
They argued with the British government over principles and ideas, not over concrete things like money and property.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which principle of government is defined as the division of power between national and state governments?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of government principles, what does the term 'bicameral' refer to?
A two-house legislature
A single-house legislature
A system of checks and balances
A federal system
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