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Unit 2 Topic 1 Principles and Purposes of the Constitution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that the people are the true source of the government’s power is called…

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

2.

Which principle states that government is not above the law?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Federalism

d)

Judicial Review

3.

Which principle divides the government into three branches?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

4.

Which principle allows each branch to limit the power of the other branches?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Rule of Law

5.

Which principle divides power between the federal and state governments?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Federalism

d)

Limited Government

6.

Which principle allows the courts to declare laws unconstitutional?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Federalism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

7.

Which principle says the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Rule of Law

8.

What principle is expressed in the phrase “We the People”?

a)

Federalism

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Rule of Law

9.

What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?

a)

Articles

b)

Preamble

c)

Prologue

d)

Amendment

10.

The Preamble begins with which three words?

a)

“In Congress Assembled”

b)

“We the People”

c)

“Life, Liberty, Happiness”

d)

“Four score and seven”

11.

Which purpose of government means establishing fair laws and courts?

a)

Insure domestic tranquility

b)

Establish justice

c)

Provide for the common defense

d)

Promote the general welfare

12.

Which purpose of government means keeping peace and order within the country?

a)

Secure the blessings of liberty

b)

Establish justice

c)

Insure domestic tranquility

d)

Form a more perfect union

13.

Which purpose of government means defending the nation from outside threats?

a)

Insure domestic tranquility

b)

Provide for the common defense

c)

Promote the general welfare

d)

Secure liberty

14.

Which purpose of government means supporting the well-being of all people through services like schools, health, and infrastructure?

a)

Secure liberty

b)

Promote the general welfare

c)

Establish justice

d)

Federalism

15.

Which purpose of government means guaranteeing freedom for ourselves and future generations?

a)

Secure the blessings of liberty

b)

Provide for the common defense

c)

Establish justice

d)

Insure domestic tranquility

16.

Which purpose of government means uniting the states under one national government?

a)

Establish justice

b)

Promote welfare

c)

Form a more perfect union

d)

Checks and Balances

17.

The Supreme Court strikes down a law that violates the Constitution. This is an example of…

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Federalism

18.

Congress passes a law, but the President vetoes it. This is an example of…

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Limited Government

19.

The federal government builds an interstate highway system while states manage local roads. This shows…

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Limited Government

c)

Federalism

d)

Judicial Review

20.

Citizens vote in elections to choose their representatives. This demonstrates…

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Separation of Powers