Constitution - Pre-Assessment

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

• To set rules for state governments

• To list all laws in the country

• To provide a framework for the U.S. government

• To outline foreign policy

Which phrase in the Preamble shows the idea of popular sovereignty?

• “Promote the general welfare”

• “Secure the blessings of liberty”

• “Establish justice”

• “We the People”

What is republicanism?

• A form of monarchy

• Government ruled by a dictator

• A system where voters elect representatives

• Laws made by royal families

Which principle means no one is above the law?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Individual rights

• Limited government

Federalism is best described as:

• One national government with complete power

• Division of power between national and state governments

• States controlling all laws

• Congress having absolute authority

Which of the following is a reserved power?

• Coining money

• Declaring war

• Establishing schools

• Creating federal courts

Which power is shared by both federal and state governments?

• Raising taxes

• Printing money

• Declaring war

• Creating immigration laws

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Military, Federal

• Judicial, Executive, Legislative

• Congress, President, Supreme Court

• State, Local, National

Who makes the laws in the U.S. government?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

What is the role of the executive branch?

• Interprets laws

• Carries out laws

• Writes laws

• Reviews state laws