Constitution Test Review

What is federalism?

• Rule by a monarch

• Power shared between national and state governments

• One government controls all powers

• Division of the executive and legislative branches

Which power is most likely reserved for the federal government?

• Establishing public schools

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Declaring war

• Holding local elections

What is separation of powers?

• States separating from the federal government

• The President giving powers to Congress

• Dividing government roles among branches

• Sharing power between cities

Which of the following describes checks and balances?

• Citizens voting for laws

• Government monitoring state taxes

• Branches limiting each other’s powers

• States checking the president’s approval ratings

Which branch makes laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

Which branch enforces laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State

Which branch interprets laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

What is limited government?

• Government with absolute power

• Government limited by the people

• Government with only powers given by law

• Local government taking over federal roles

Expressed powers of Congress are:

• Unwritten traditions

• Powers directly listed in the Constitution

• Powers shared with the President

• Local-level decisions

What is due process?

• Voting procedures

• Fair treatment by the legal system

• Congress’s daily routine

• State lawmaking