Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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Cameron Mitchell

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A system in which each branch of government (the legislative, executive, and judicial branches) has the ability to limit the power of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

checks and balances
separation of powers
division of authority
balance of control

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central (national) government and individual state governments, allowing each to have some control.

anarchy
autocracy
federalism
oligarchy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The idea that the authority and legitimacy of the government come from the will and consent of the people through elections and democratic processes.

Monarchy
Popular sovereignty
Dictatorship
Anarchy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A political philosophy that advocates for a system of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf rather than a direct democracy.

delegative democracy
representative democracy

republicanism

indirect democracy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power.

Centralization of power
Concentration of power
Separation of powers
Checks and balances

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A legal right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that individuals accused of a crime have the right to a prompt and timely trial.

Right to a public trial
Right to a speedy trial
Right to a fair trial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A government in which its powers and actions are restricted and defined by a constitution, ensuring it does not exceed its authority and infringe on individual rights.

constitutional government
totalitarian government
authoritarian government
limited government

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