US Government and Constitution Quiz

Which term refers to a system where government powers are restricted by law, usually in a written constitution?

• Federalism

• Limited government

• Democracy

• Impeachment

What is the term for the belief in the natural rights of individuals, including life, liberty, and property?

• Social contract

• Republicanism

• Natural rights

• Federalist

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

• Federalist 51

• Declaration of Independence

What is the name of the compromise that determined how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation?

• Great Compromise

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Shay’s Rebellion

• Electoral College

What is the term for the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another?

• Checks and balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Ratification

Which term describes a political system where multiple groups or factions share power?

• Elite democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Federalist

What is the term for powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to implement the expressed powers?

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Implied Powers

• Concurrent Powers

Which clause in the US Constitution allows Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Establishment Clause

What is the term for the sharing of power between a central government and state governments?

• Federalism

• Democracy

• Republicanism

• Social contract

Which term refers to the process by which a legislative body formally levels charges against a high official of government?

• Ratification

• Impeachment

• Mandates

• Revenue Sharing