WorksheetsUnit 2 Topic 1 Anatomy of the Const. 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which goal of the Constitution means creating fairness through laws and courts?
Provide for the common defense
Establish justice
Secure the blessings of liberty
Promote the general welfare
Which goal of the Constitution means keeping peace and order within the country?
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Insure domestic tranquility
Separation of powers
Which goal of the Constitution means uniting the states under one national government?
Form a more perfect union
Secure liberty
Establish justice
Limited government
Which goal of the Constitution means protecting the nation from foreign threats?
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Insure domestic tranquility
Federalism
Which goal of the Constitution means promoting health, safety, and well-being of citizens?
Promote the general welfare
Secure liberty
Establish justice
Federalism
Which goal of the Constitution means protecting freedoms for future generations?
Establish justice
Provide for the common defense
Secure the blessings of liberty
Checks and balances
Which principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Checks and balances
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
Which principle means the government is not above the law and only has powers given by the Constitution?
Limited government
Rule of law
Federalism
Separation of powers
Powers directly listed in the Constitution for the federal government are called…
Reserved powers
Delegated powers
Implied powers
Shared powers
Powers that are not listed but necessary to carry out expressed powers are called…
Reserved powers
Delegated powers
Implied powers
State powers
Powers that belong naturally to any government, such as controlling immigration, are called…
Inherent powers
Reserved powers
Delegated powers
Implied powers
Powers kept by the states, like running schools and elections, are called…
Delegated powers
Inherent powers
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
Which branch makes the laws?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Federal
Which branch enforces and carries out the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
State
Which branch interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Reserved
The President can veto a bill passed by Congress. This is an example of…
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Judicial review
Limited government
The Senate must approve presidential appointments to the Supreme Court. This is an example of…
Checks and balances
Federalism
Reserved powers
Rule of law
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional. This is an example of…
Federalism
Limited government
Judicial review
Reserved powers
Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote. This shows…
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Federalism
Delegated powers
The House of Representatives can impeach the President. This is an example of…
Checks and balances
Inherent powers
Reserved powers
Judicial review
