Unit 3: Constitution Quiz/Test

When power is shared between federal and state governments.

• Republic
• Federalism
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

The powers of the government are separated into different branches.

• Republic
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism

Each branch has ways to check, or limit, the power of the other branches.

• Republic
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism

The authority of the people to rule.

• Republic
• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Constitution

The document that sets the foundation of the government.

• Federalism
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Popular Sovereignty

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protects people's rights.

• Constitution
• Checks and Balances
• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights

A government in which people through elected representatives.

• Republic
• Separation of Powers
• Democracy
• Constitution

Which branch is responsible for creating laws?

• The legislative branch
• The executive branch
• The judicial branch

Which branch is responsible for evaluating laws?

• The legislative branch
• The executive branch
• The judicial branch

Which branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

• The legislative branch
• The executive branch
• The judicial branch