Structure and Principles of the Constitution Quizizz

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To give the President unlimited power

• To explain the laws of each state

• To set rules for how the government works

• To replace the Declaration of Independence

What are the three branches of government?

• Military, Congress, and Supreme Court

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Federal, State, and Local

• Senate, House, and President

What does the Preamble of the Constitution do?

• Lists the first ten amendments

• Explains why the Constitution was written

• Gives the President power to make laws

• Declares independence from Britain

What are the three main sections of the Constitution?

• Preamble, Articles, Amendments

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Limited Government

• Bill of Rights, Articles, Court Cases

What is a republic?

• A) A government where a king makes all decisions

• B) A system where people vote for leaders to represent them

• C) A group of people who do not believe in government

• D) A country that does not allow elections

What does Popular Sovereignty mean?

• The President makes all decisions

• The people have the power in the government

• The military controls the country

• The states can ignore federal laws

What is Federalism?

• A) A system where the national and state governments share power

• B) A rule that only the President can make laws

• C) A law that allows the military to take control

• D) A type of government that does not allow elections

What is Separation of Powers?

• Dividing government power into three branches

• Allowing the President to control everything

• Giving states more power than the federal government

• Creating a new government every ten years

What is an example of Checks and Balances?

• Congress makes a law, and the President can veto it

• The Supreme Court writes new laws

• The President can fire any judge for any reason

• States can make their own money

What does Judicial Review allow the courts to do?

• Make laws for the country

• Choose the President

• Decide if laws follow the Constitution

• Remove state governors