Government and Constitutional Principles Quiz

What is Democracy?

• A system where power is inherited

• A system where the military holds power

• A system where a single party rules

• A political system in which the power of the government comes from the people

What does the Rule of Law imply?

• Everyone, including government leaders, must follow the law

• Only citizens must follow the law

• Laws can be ignored if inconvenient

• Government leaders are above the law

What is Federalism?

• A system where states have more power than the national government

• A system where only the national government has power

• A system where power is shared between the national and state governments

• A system where power is centralized

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

• Executive Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Federal Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

What is the system of Checks and Balances?

• A system where each branch can check or limit the powers of the other branches

• A system where one branch has all the power

• A system where the military checks the government

• A system where branches operate independently without oversight

What does it mean to Veto?

• To propose

• To amend

• To reject

• To approve

What is an Amendment?

• A new law

• A change made in the constitution

• A proposal for a new government

• A rejection of a law

What does it mean to Propose?

• To suggest

• To reject

• To enforce

• To interpret