US Constitution and Principles of Self-Government Quiz
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to establish a lasting government?
It had too many branches of government.
It was too powerful and centralized.
It lacked sound principles and effective governance.
It was too focused on individual liberties.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the US government?
To interpret the laws.
To enforce the laws.
To make the laws.
To amend the Constitution.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which principle allows each branch of the US government to limit the powers of the other branches?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Judicial review
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the federalism principle entail?
The federal government has all the powers.
The federal government can override state laws at any time.
States have more power than the federal government.
Power is shared between the federal and state governments.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish the supremacy of federal laws.
To define the powers of the executive branch.
To protect individual liberties.
To outline the structure of the government.
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