Understanding Constitutional Principles

What is the primary purpose of a written constitution?

• To establish trade agreements with other countries

• To define the purpose, powers, rights, and responsibilities of citizens and government

• To create new laws every year

• To appoint government officials

Which document contains the Bill of Rights?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

Which constitutional principle divides government powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty

What is the main function of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the powers of Congress

• To protect individual rights

• To establish the Supreme Court

• To regulate state governments

Which article of the U.S. Constitution primarily deals with the powers of Congress?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is popular sovereignty?

• The idea that the government is run by elected officials

• The principle that power resides with the people

• The division of powers between states and federal government

• The protection of individual rights

Which constitutional provision limits the role of government in election processes?

• Article I, Section 4

• Article II, Section 3

• Article III, Section 2

• Article IV, Section 2

How does the Constitution ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• By allowing the President to make all laws

• Through checks and balances

• By giving all power to Congress

• By eliminating the judicial branch

Which constitutional concept distinguishes powers between federal and state governments?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Judicial review

Which section of the Constitution outlines the process for amending the document?

• Article I, Section 8

• Article V

• Article II, Section 1

• Article III, Section 2