Quiz on the Constitution

What is one of the three parts of the Constitution is the introduction?

• Declaration

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

Which principle of the Constitution involves the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty

Which goal of the Constitution aims to ensure peace within the country?

• Establish justice

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What is the goal of the Constitution that involves providing for the protection of the country?

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish justice

• Secure the blessings of liberty

Which part of the Constitution outlines the structure of the government?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

• Conclusion

What is the principle of the Constitution prevents too much control by any given branch?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

What is the principle of the Constitution that involves the sharing of power between national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and balances

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To introduce the Constitution

• To list the Amendments

• To outline the Articles

• To conclude the document

Which principle of the Constitution involves the idea that the people are the ultimate source of governmental authority?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Checks and balances

How is an amendment proposed (started)?

• By the President's signature

• By a national vote

• By approval from the Supreme Court

• By two-thirds vote in Congress