Government & Constitution Multiple-Choice Quiz

Which principle states that no one, including government officials, is above the law?

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

The division of government powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches is known as:

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Which type of powers are specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution?

• Implied Powers

• Expressed Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Inherent Powers

Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are called:

• Implied Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Denied Powers

Which clause requires states to recognize the laws, judicial decisions, and public records of other states?

• Supremacy Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Bill of Rights

A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments is called:

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To determine congressional district boundaries

• To elect the President and Vice President of the United States

• To amend the Constitution

• To regulate interstate commerce

Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but necessary to carry out expressed powers are called:

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Reserved Powers

Powers that neither the state nor federal government are allowed to exercise are known as:

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Denied Powers

• Delegated Powers

The clause that establishes federal law as supreme over state law when there is a conflict is called:

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Separation of Powers