U.S. Constitution Principles Quiz

What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• Power comes from a deity
• Power comes from the people
• Power comes from the government
• Power comes from the military

Why was the principle of republicanism important to the American colonists?

• They wanted a monarchy
• They wanted to elect representatives
• They wanted to avoid elections
• They wanted to give power to the military

Which group was initially allowed to vote and choose representatives in the U.S.?

• All men and women
• Only white landowning men
• All citizens
• Only military personnel

What does the principle of limited government ensure?

• Government officials can do whatever they want
• Government officials must follow the law
• The government has unlimited power
• The government can change laws at will

How does the U.S. Constitution ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

• By giving all power to the president
• Through the separation of powers and checks and balances
• By allowing the military to control the government
• By having no separation of powers

What is the role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

• To interpret the laws
• To make the laws
• To carry out the laws
• To veto the laws

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Military

What is federalism?

• Power shared between the national government and the states
• Power held only by the national government
• Power held only by the states
• Power held by the military

Which of the following is an enumerated power?

• Establishing schools
• Declaring war
• Creating local governments
• Making rules for state elections

What are reserved powers?

• Powers shared by national and state governments
• Powers only for the national government
• Powers only for the states
• Powers only for the military