WorksheetsPrinciples of the Constitution Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which principle of the US Constitution ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish the process of amending the Constitution
To define the structure of the legislative branch
To outline the powers of the federal government
To protect individual liberties
What principle of the US Constitution is illustrated in on this poster?
A. Limited government
B. Popular sovereignty
C. Checks and balances
D. Federalism
What is the "supreme law of the land"?
Declaration of independence
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Federalist Papers
Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks & Balances
Natural Rights
What is the primary function of the judicial branch of the US government?
To amend the Constitution
To enforce laws
To make laws
To interpret laws
What is the main responsibility of the Legislative Branch of the US government?
To veto laws
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Collecting taxes, protecting public health, and establishing courts are powers of the
Shared between the two
Regulating drivers licences, schools, and conducting elections are powers given to
Shared between the two
Printing money, Setting up a postal system, and regulating interstate commerce are powers given to
Federal government
Identify the Principle - The federal government sets minimum standards for public education, but each state is allowed to create its own curriculum and graduation requirements.
Identify the Principle - A mayor tries to shut down a local newspaper because he doesn’t like the articles they publish. A judge reminds him that the Constitution protects freedom of the press.
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Identify the Principle - Congress passes a new law setting nationwide speed limits for electric scooters. The Department of Transportation begins enforcing the law, and courts are set up to handle violations.
Popular Sovereignty
Identify the Principle - Congress passes a new law about environmental regulations. The President disagrees and uses the veto power to reject the bill.
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Identify the Principle - Citizens in a district vote to elect a representative who will speak for them in the state legislature and make laws on their behalf.
Federalism
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Appointing Supreme Court justices is a check given to the
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Determining if acts are unconstitutional are checks given to the
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Impeaching the President/Supreme Court Justices is a check of the
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
