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Rule of Law and Independent Judiciary Worksheet

Authored by Manuel Huerta Gutierrez

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Rule of Law and Independent Judiciary Worksheet
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The idea that laws apply equally to all people is known as __________.

Equality before the law

Rule of law

Justice

Fairness

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The outlines the structure of the U.S. government and guarantees certain basic rights to its citizens.

Constitution

Bill of Rights

Declaration of Independence

Federalist Papers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution best demonstrates that the government's power comes from the people?

We the People

provide for the common defence

secure the Blessings of Liberty

do ordain and establish this Constitution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the U.S. Constitution, after a bill is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it must be sent to the President. If the President vetoes the bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.

This process is an example of which principle of limited government?

Rule of Law

Limited Government

Checks and Balances

Popular Sovereignty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Bill of Rights?

Establish government branches

Set up state boundaries

Limit the power of the president

Guarantee personal liberties

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

__________ describes a system where power is shared between central and regional governments.

Federalism

Unitary

Confederation

Autocracy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if a state law conflicts with a federal law?

The state law takes precedence over the federal law.

The federal law overrides the state law due to the Supremacy Clause.

Both laws are enforced equally.

The conflict is ignored unless Congress intervenes.

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