Constitutional Principles Review

What is the main purpose of the principle of federalism in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure that the federal government has all the power

• To divide power between national and state governments

• To give more power to the state governments

• To eliminate state governments

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Republicanism

• Limited government

What does the principle of republicanism emphasize?

• Rule by a king or queen

• Direct democracy

• Elected representatives serving the will of the people

• A single-party system

Which of the following is an example of limited government?

• The government can pass any law it wants without restrictions

• The government must follow the same laws as the citizens

• The government has unlimited power over the states

• The government can change the Constitution at will

How does the principle of separation of powers work in the U.S. government?

• All powers are given to the President

• Powers are divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• The judicial branch has all the power

• The legislative branch controls the other branches

Which principle is demonstrated by the ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Limited government

What is the main idea behind the principle of limited government?

• The government has total control over all aspects of life

• The government’s powers are restricted by law

• The government can do whatever it wants

• The government is more powerful than the Constitution

Which of the following best describes federalism?

• A system where the national government holds all the power

• A system where state governments are more powerful than the national government

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

• A system where local governments have more power than state governments

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

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which principle is reflected by the phrase "We the People" in the Constitution?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Limited government