Principles of the U.S. Constitution

What is the primary purpose of the seven principles of the Constitution?

• To serve as the foundation of the U.S. government

• To provide a detailed list of laws

• To outline the rights of the states

• To describe the history of the United States

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Federal

What is the main function of the system of checks and balances?

• To allow the Supreme Court to enforce laws

• To give Congress the power to veto

• To ensure no branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the President to make laws

What does popular sovereignty mean in the context of the U.S. government?

• The states have more power than the federal government

• The people have the ultimate power

• The government has absolute power

• The President is the most powerful

What is the principle of republicanism primarily about?

• The President making all decisions

• Electing representatives to make decisions

• The Supreme Court interpreting laws

• Direct democracy

What are individual rights in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• Powers of the state governments

• Freedoms protected by the government

• Responsibilities of the citizens

• Rights given to the government

What historical document influenced the idea of limited government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What does federalism refer to in the U.S. government system?

• The sharing of power between national and state governments

• The division of power within the federal government

• A single national government

• A system where states have no power

Why were the Anti-Federalists concerned about the Constitution?

• They wanted a stronger national government

• They feared the lack of individual rights

• They wanted more power for the President

• They opposed the idea of federalism

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

• It provides guidelines for state governments

• It outlines the powers of the President

• It lists the first ten amendments protecting individual freedoms

• It describes the structure of the government