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Principles of the Constitution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a principle?

a)

Person in charge of a school

b)

Way to solve a math problem

c)

Core value or belief that guides you

d)

Something you find in the Articles of Confederation

2.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the belief that people should be able to govern themselves and have the power?

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Limited Government

3.

Which principle of the Constitution states that the power of the government must be restricted?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Federalism

d)

Checks and Balances

4.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Individual Rights

c)

States Rights

d)

Right to Remain Silent

5.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the federal government being broken into 3 separate, but equal, branches?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Separation of Powers

6.

What are the 3 separate, but equal, branches of government known as? (SELECT THREE ANSWER CHOICES)

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Congressional Branch

d)

Judicial Branch

7.

Which principle of the Constitution gives each branch of government the ability to check, or control, the other two?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Federalism

8.

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Popular Sovereignty

9.

The principle of Federalism states that power is shared by the national and state governments.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

BONUS QUESTION: Who is the current President of the United States?

a)

Joe West

b)

Joe Biden

c)

Joe Exotic

d)

Donald Trump