Principles and Structure of the U.S. Constitution Quiz

Which principle is reflected in the first words of the Constitution, "We the People"?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

What happens to a bill if the president does not sign it?

• It becomes a law after 10 days if Congress is in session

• It is automatically vetoed

• It goes to the Supreme Court

• It is sent back to the House of Representatives

How does the Electoral College work?

• Electors chosen by each state vote for the president

• Citizens directly vote for the president

• Congress selects the president

• The Supreme Court appoints the president

How does the Bill of Rights relate to the principle of limited government?

• It restricts the powers of the government to protect individual rights

• It gives unlimited power to the president

• It allows Congress to make any law

• It removes all restrictions on government actions

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Economic

Which principle is demonstrated when the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

Which of the following is a guiding principle of the Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Unlimited Government

What are the four powers of the legislative branch?

• Making laws, declaring war, regulating commerce, and controlling taxation and spending

• Enforcing laws, commanding the military, appointing judges, and granting pardons

• Interpreting laws, settling disputes, reviewing laws, and hearing appeals

• Vetoing laws, negotiating treaties, issuing executive orders, and leading the Senate

What executive power allows the president to check the power of the legislative branch?

• Veto power

• Judicial review

• Impeachment

• Filibuster

What does the chief justice do?

• Presides over the Supreme Court and oversees impeachment trials of the president

• Commands the military

• Writes all laws

• Appoints senators