Government and Constitution Quiz

What is the purpose of judicial review?

• To restrict powers by Constitution and laws

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• To establish government and its power

• To divide power between federal and state

What does popular sovereignty mean?

• To establish government and its power

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• To divide power between federal and state

• Everyone must obey the law

What is the rule of law?

• To establish government and its power

• To restrict powers by Constitution and laws

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• Everyone must obey the law

What does limited government mean?

• Everyone must obey the law

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• To establish government and its power

• Powers restricted by Constitution and laws

What is federalism?

• To divide power between federal and state

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• Powers restricted by Constitution and laws

• To establish government and its power

What is gridlock?

• To establish government and its power

• To determine if actions are Constitutional

• Everyone must obey the law

• Inability to govern effectively

Which branch of government is responsible for judicial review?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• None of the above

What is the source of government power in popular sovereignty?

• The Supreme Court

• The People

• The President

• The Constitution

What is the highest law of the land in the United States?

• The Constitution

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

Which level of government has the power to declare war?

• Federal Government

• Local Government

• All of the above

• State Government