U.S. Constitution and Government Quiz

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• The Articles

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Amendment

Which phrase shows that government power comes from the citizens?

• Rule of Law

• We the People

• Supreme Law

• Federalism

What is the 'Supreme Law of the Land'?

• The Declaration

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which system shares power between Federal and State levels?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

Which principle states that government leaders must follow the law?

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

Which document was the first 'Foundations of Government' known to be problematic?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• The Great Compromise

Which was NOT a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

• Large federal debt

• State governments lacked military power

• States had too much power

• Federal gov couldn't collect taxes

Which group favored a stronger national government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Monarchists

• Federalists

• Republicans

The 'Great Compromise' settled a dispute between whom?

• North and South

• Small and big states

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• President and Congress

Which branch is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• The Senate only