Understanding Constitutional Principles Quiz (Flocab/Nearpod)

Which of the following is a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a monarchy

• To protect individual freedoms

• To create the executive branch

• To define state boundaries

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Monarchy

What does the term "sovereignty" mean in the context of the Constitution?

• The power to rule comes from the people

• The king has absolute power

• Only the president can make laws

• The courts have no authority

Which principle divides power between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republic

• Veto

• Monarchy

What is the main function of the executive branch?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To write the Constitution

Which vocabulary term refers to a government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Veto

• Sovereignty

What does the term "veto" mean?

• To approve a law

• To reject a law

• To write a law

• To interpret a law

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Monarchy

• Separation of powers