Government Principles Quiz

What is the principle that allows citizens to have the ultimate power in government?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which system divides power between national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the government?

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To divide power between national and state governments

• To allow citizens to vote

• To create laws

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

Who has the power to veto legislation?

• Vice President

• Senator

• President

• Representative

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To veto laws

Which document outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the United States?

• Bill of Rights

• US Constitution

• Preamble

• Supremacy Clause

What is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

• Articles

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Supremacy Clause

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What does the 2nd Amendment protect?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches