Basic Principles Practice

What is the source of the government's right to rule according to the concept of Popular Sovereignty?

• Magna Carta

• John Locke, social contract

• Montesquieu

• Romans

Which document is referred to as the 'Supreme Law of the Land'?

• Magna Carta

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Who is responsible for carrying out the laws in the U.S. government?

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• Senate

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?

• Can declare them unconstitutional

• Can veto laws

• Can override them with a 2/3 vote

• Can remove Congress members

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• Make laws

• Carry out laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Veto laws

What is the source of Reserved Powers for the states?

• Magna Carta

• 10th Amendment

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is a Delegated Power of the National government?

• Establish local governments

• Run elections

• Coin/print money

• Education

What is the term for powers shared by both the federal and state governments?

• Reserved Powers

• Delegated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Exclusive Powers

What is the concept of citizens electing representatives to carry out their will called?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Limited Government