04/09 Constitution Homework (STAAR Study Sheet)

How does the American system of government reflect the ideas described in the Mayflower Compact?

• The purpose of government is to spread Christian values
• The people must submit to the authority of the central government
• Government is formed by the people to benefit the common good
• The state and local governments should share power with the national government

What idea from the Mayflower Compact is reflected in the U.S. Constitution?

• the people are the source of government power
• all citizens possess the right to vote
• a judicial branch is essential to maintain order
• the government should enforce Christian values

The documents described in the diagram influenced the U.S. Constitution because they-

• granted suffrage rights for men and women
• limited the power of the government
• prohibited racial discrimination by the government
• created a division between state and national governments

Which of the following ideas from the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights is reflected by the American system of government today?

• the power of the national government is limited
• the President is directly elected by the people
• the national government cannot raise taxes
• the right to vote is granted to all citizens

The Preamble of the United States Constitution illustrates the principle of-

• federalism
• separation of powers
• popular sovereignty
• checks and balances

Which excerpt of the U.S. Constitution reflects the idea of popular sovereignty?

• "We the People of the United States . . .do ordain and establish this Constitution"
• Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
• "The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments."
• This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . .shall be the supreme Law of the Land

Which of these constitutional amendments is an example of federalism?

• First
• Third
• Fifth
• Tenth

The chart reflects the constitutional principle of –

• federalism
• checks and balances
• popular sovereignty
• republicanism

What is the best title for this diagram?

• The Policy of Federalism
• The Separation of Government Powers
• The Impact of Checks and Balances
• A Plan for a Republican Form of Government

Which of these describes how the principle of republicanism is reflected by the U.S. Constitution?

• The President can veto bills passed by Congress
• The appointment of Supreme Court Justices to life terms
• The election of representative who make laws
• The balance of power between the state and national governments