
Understanding U.S. Government Principles

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Social Studies, History, Civics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the seven principles of the Constitution?
To describe the history of the United States
To outline the rights of individual states
To serve as the foundation of the U.S. government
To provide a detailed list of laws
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial
Federal
Legislative
Executive
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To allow the President to have ultimate authority
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To ensure the government can pass laws quickly
To give more power to the legislative branch
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do citizens exercise their power under the principle of popular sovereignty?
By attending town hall meetings
By paying taxes
By serving in the military
By voting in elections
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the principle of republicanism allow citizens to do?
Directly create laws
Elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
Overrule decisions made by Congress
Appoint judges to the Supreme Court
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What document was demanded by the anti-federalists to protect individual rights?
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
They establish the three branches of government
They outline the process for amending the Constitution
They protect individual rights and freedoms
They describe the powers of the President
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