quiz

Question 1

What are the 7 principles of the Constitution?

Answer 1

Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Republicanism, and Individual Rights.

Question 2

True or False: Popular Sovereignty means that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The principle that divides government powers among different branches is known as __________.

Answer 3

Separation of Powers

Question 4

Which principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

Answer 4

Checks and Balances

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which principle refers to the distribution of power between the national and state governments? A) Republicanism B) Federalism C) Limited Government

Answer 5

B) Federalism

Question 6

Short Answer: What does the principle of Limited Government entail?

Answer 6

It means that the government has only the powers granted by the Constitution and is restricted by law.

Question 7

True or False: Individual Rights are not protected by the Constitution.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which principle emphasizes the importance of elected representatives? A) Popular Sovereignty B) Republicanism C) Separation of Powers

Answer 8

B) Republicanism

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The principle designed to protect the rights of individuals against government infringement is known as __________.

Answer 9

Individual Rights

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one way the principle of Checks and Balances is implemented in the U.S. government.

Answer 10

One way is through the presidential veto power over legislation passed by Congress.