Lesson 11 Test

What key principle does the Preamble introduce regarding the source of government power?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federal Supremacy

• State Authority

Which of the following is NOT one of the key goals outlined in the Preamble?

• Establishing justice

• Ensuring domestic peace

• Expanding territory

• Providing for the common defense

Why did the delegates design a balanced government?

• To strengthen the power of the ruling class

• To avoid the tyranny they had fought against

• To give absolute power to the president

• To eliminate state governments

According to the Preamble, what is the purpose of government regarding future generations?

• To secure the blessings of liberty

• To create wealth for citizens

• To expand its military influence

• To ensure economic equality

What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean?

• The power of government comes from the people

• The president holds absolute power

• The states have more power than the national government

• Government power is inherited through family lines

Why did the Constitution create a bicameral legislature?

• To concentrate power in one house

• To balance representation between large and small states

• To give the president more control over laws

• To eliminate state governments

How long is a senator’s term in office?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What must happen for a bill to become a law?

• It only needs approval from the Senate

• It must be approved by both houses and the president

• The Supreme Court must approve it

• The president must sign it without congressional approval

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By asking the Supreme Court to overrule it

• By passing a new bill with different wording

• By getting a two-thirds majority vote in both houses

• By holding a public referendum

What is the purpose of the Elastic Clause?

• To allow Congress to expand its powers as needed

• To limit Congress to only the powers listed in the Constitution

• To give the president the power to create laws

• To prevent Congress from funding the military