WorksheetsUnit 2 Topic 1 Principles and Purposes of the Constitution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The idea that the people are the true source of the government’s power is called…
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Which principle states that government is not above the law?
Checks and Balances
Rule of Law
Federalism
Judicial Review
Which principle divides the government into three branches?
Rule of Law
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Which principle allows each branch to limit the power of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Rule of Law
Which principle divides power between the federal and state governments?
Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
Federalism
Limited Government
Which principle allows the courts to declare laws unconstitutional?
Limited Government
Judicial Review
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Which principle says the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution?
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
What principle is expressed in the phrase “We the People”?
Federalism
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Rule of Law
What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?
Articles
Preamble
Prologue
Amendment
The Preamble begins with which three words?
“In Congress Assembled”
“We the People”
“Life, Liberty, Happiness”
“Four score and seven”
Which purpose of government means establishing fair laws and courts?
Insure domestic tranquility
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Which purpose of government means keeping peace and order within the country?
Secure the blessings of liberty
Establish justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Form a more perfect union
Which purpose of government means defending the nation from outside threats?
Insure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure liberty
Which purpose of government means supporting the well-being of all people through services like schools, health, and infrastructure?
Secure liberty
Promote the general welfare
Establish justice
Federalism
Which purpose of government means guaranteeing freedom for ourselves and future generations?
Secure the blessings of liberty
Provide for the common defense
Establish justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Which purpose of government means uniting the states under one national government?
Establish justice
Promote welfare
Form a more perfect union
Checks and Balances
The Supreme Court strikes down a law that violates the Constitution. This is an example of…
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Congress passes a law, but the President vetoes it. This is an example of…
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Rule of Law
Limited Government
The federal government builds an interstate highway system while states manage local roads. This shows…
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Federalism
Judicial Review
Citizens vote in elections to choose their representatives. This demonstrates…
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
