US Constitution Review

Which statement describes how the framers of the United States Constitution limited the power of the federal government?

• They divided the service branches of the armed forces.

• They divided the power between the states and territories.

• They divided the executive branch of the federal government.

• They divided power between federal and state governments.

The primary aim of the writers of the United States Constitution was to

• strengthen the power of the central government

• change from a government based on division of powers to one based on a single power

• develop a governmental system based on the principle of supremacy of the states

• weaken the power of the executive

Which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism?

• States have the power to review national laws.

• The ultimate power is given to the voters.

• Power is divided between the national and state governments.

• Power is shared by the two political parties.

In 1816, Thomas Jefferson wrote: "I am certainly not an advocate for frequent and untried changes in laws and constitutions...But I know also that laws and institutions...must advance and keep pace with the time." - Letter to Samuel Kercheval, July 12, 1816 Which thesis about Jefferson's beliefs does the statement above support?

• A) Laws must change as society changes.

• B) Laws and constitutions have little permanent value.

• C) People have limited ability to govern themselves wisely.

• D) The rights of individuals must be balanced against the common good.

Which branch of government writes laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

IN Article. I. Section. I. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States... . What is the effect of the excerpt from the Constitution?

• A. It established a form of government in which the people elected representatives.

• B. It created the relationship between state and federal law.

• C. It founded three co-equal branches of government.

• D. It protected certain individual rights.

Which foundational principle is reflected in the Article 1 and the creation of the House of Representatives elected by the people?

• federalism

• limited government

• separation of powers

• consent of the people

Which feature of the United States Constitution best illustrates the concept of separation of powers?

• The establishment of a federal court system

• The ability of Congress to override a presidential veto

• The division of government into three branches

• The process of amending the Constitution

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the United States government?

• To give more power to the states

• To limit the rights of citizens

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the president to make laws

Which branch of government enforces laws?

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