Key Principles of the US Constitution

What is the backbone of the United States government?

• The Federalist Papers

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What do the words 'We the People' signify in the Constitution?

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

Which principle states that no government is all-powerful and must operate within the limits set by the people?

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Limited government

What is another term for the principle that no one and no government is above the law?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Constitutionalism

• Judicial review

Which branch of the US government is responsible for writing laws?

• Judicial

• Federal

• Legislative

• Executive

What is the main function of the executive branch?

• Amending laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Writing laws

What principle ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Limited government

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

What is the process called when the judicial branch determines a law is unconstitutional?

• Legislative override

• Executive veto

• Judicial review

• Federalism

What does federalism mean in the context of the US Constitution?

• State governments have all the power

• Power is divided between the executive and legislative branches

• The central government has all the power

• Power is divided between the central government and state governments

How long has it been since the Constitution was signed?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 250 years