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Principles of Government Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the principle of Popular Sovereignty mean?

a)

The government has unlimited power.

b)

The power is held by the people.

c)

The military controls the government.

d)

The state laws are superior to national laws.

2.

What is meant by Limited Government?

a)

The government can do anything it wants.

b)

The government only has the powers granted to it by the people.

c)

The government is controlled by the military.

d)

The government has no power at all.

3.

What is Federalism?

a)

A single central government controls everything.

b)

A division of power between the federal government and the state.

c)

The state government has all the power.

d)

The military controls both state and federal governments.

4.

What does Separation of Power refer to?

a)

The government is divided into two branches.

b)

The national government is divided into three branches – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

c)

The state government controls the national government.

d)

The military is a separate branch of government.

5.

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

a)

To allow one branch to control all others.

b)

To ensure each branch could restrain the power of the other branches.

c)

To give the military control over the government.

d)

To eliminate the need for a judicial system.

6.

What is Judicial Review?

a)

The power of the military to review laws.

b)

The court’s power to decide if acts of Congress or actions of the President are constitutional.

c)

The ability of Congress to review the President’s actions.

d)

The power of the state to override federal laws.

7.

What does the Supremacy of National Law mean?

a)

State law is superior to national law.

b)

National law is superior to state law.

c)

The military law is superior to all laws.

d)

Local laws are superior to national laws.

8.

What is meant by the Supremacy of Civilian Authority?

a)

The military is superior to civilian authority.

b)

The military is subject to civilian authority.

c)

Civilian authority is subject to military control.

d)

The military and civilian authorities are equal.

9.

What are Expressed Powers?

a)

Powers clearly stated in the Constitution

b)

Powers implied by the wording of the Constitution

c)

Powers reserved for state governments

d)

Powers that can be used by both State and Federal governments

10.

Which of the following is an example of Implied Powers?

a)

Congress collecting taxes

b)

Congress passes draft laws to raise an army

c)

States running schools

d)

Coining money

11.

What are Reserved Powers?

a)

Powers clearly stated in the Constitution

b)

Powers implied by the wording of the Constitution

c)

Powers reserved for state governments

d)

Powers that can be used by both State and Federal governments

12.

Which branch of government is responsible for making and proposing laws?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

State Government

13.

Who is the Commander and Chief of the armed forces?

a)

Congress

b)

Supreme Court

c)

President

d)

State Governor

14.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

a)

Enforce the laws

b)

Interpret the laws

c)

Make treaties with foreign countries

d)

Declare war

15.

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Senate?

a)

25 Years Old

b)

30 Years Old

c)

35 Years Old

d)

40 Years Old

16.

How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

2 Years

b)

4 Years

c)

6 Years

d)

8 Years

17.

What is the citizenship requirement for a President of the United States?

a)

Citizen for 7 Years

b)

Native Born Citizen

c)

Citizen for 9 Years

d)

Citizen for 14 Years

18.

How long are Supreme Court Judges appointed for?

a)

4 Years

b)

6 Years

c)

10 Years

d)

Life