What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To limit government power and protect individual freedoms.

To establish the Supreme Court's authority.

To organize government operations.

Which of the following best describes the principle of federalism?

A system where power is shared between national and state governments.

A system with no organized government structure.

A system with a weak central government and strong states.

A system where all power is centralized in the national government.

What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

To ensure that federal law takes precedence over state laws.

To declare that state laws are supreme in all matters.

To allow states to create laws that override federal laws.

To give Congress unlimited power over the states.

What is a key characteristic of a bicameral legislature?

It consists of two separate chambers, often with different powers.

It has one chamber responsible for creating laws.

It requires unanimous approval from all members to pass laws.

It allows the judiciary to approve legislation.

Which of the following is an example of civil rights?

Equal access to public schools regardless of race.

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.

The ability to publish opinions in a newspaper.

How does federalism benefit the United States?

It balances power between state and federal governments, allowing local and national needs to be addressed.

It allows states to have complete independence from the federal government.

It creates a strong national government with no state input.

It ensures that the executive branch has sole authority over states.

What was the primary goal of the Bill of Rights?

To protect individual freedoms and limit government power.

To provide economic policies for the nation.

To establish a framework for the judicial branch.

To create a new national currency.

Which example best demonstrates the principle of checks and balances?

The Supreme Court declaring a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.

The federal government dividing power with state governments.

Citizens voting directly on a constitutional amendment.

A state legislature creating its own constitution.

What is the significance of judicial review?

It ensures that laws passed by Congress comply with the Constitution.

It allows Congress to create lower courts.

It grants the President power to veto laws.

It gives states authority to nullify federal laws.

What is the role of the rule of law in a democracy?

It ensures that laws are applied equally to all individuals, including government officials.

It limits the judiciary's ability to review laws.

It allows the judiciary to create laws.

It gives elected officials unlimited power.

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