2025-2026 Quizzes. Principles and Bill of Rights (Pages 5-6)

What principle of the Constitution divides the powers of government into three branches? Example: Legislative Branch – makes the laws; Executive Branch – executes the laws; Judicial Branch – interprets the laws.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution makes sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful? Example: The President can veto a bill, Congress can impeach a president, and the Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional.

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

What is the principle called where power is shared between the states and national government? Example: US and TX sharing powers.

• Federalism

• Monarchism

• Unitary System

• Confederation

Which principle states that the power of the government is restricted by the U.S. Constitution?

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review

• Federalism

What is the system called where people vote for elected representatives to run the government? Example: voting for representatives and Senators in Congress.

• Republicanism

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Which principle means the people hold the ultimate power? Example: 'We the people...'

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

What is protected by the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Individual Rights

• State Boundaries

• Presidential Powers

• Tax Regulations

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and press; right to assemble; right to petition?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Which amendment states no quartering of troops during peace time?

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment