Principles of the constitution
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- Q1Under the U.S. Constitution, how many branches of government are there?FourThreeTwoFive30s
- Q2Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?Fourth AmendmentSecond AmendmentEighth AmendmentFirst Amendment30s
- Q3Who was the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?George WashingtonJohn AdamsJames MadisonThomas Jefferson30s
- Q4Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?George WashingtonJames MadisonJohn AdamsThomas Jefferson30s
- Q5Which principle of the constitution guarantees that the government's power is divided between the national and state governments?FederalismSeparation of PowersPopular SovereigntyLimited Government30s
- Q6Which principle of the constitution ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?Limited GovernmentSeparation of PowersPopular SovereigntyFederalism30s
- Q7What principle of the constitution guarantees that government officials are not above the law?Rule of LawSeparation of PowersPopular SovereigntyLimited Government30s
- Q8Which principle of the constitution gives the authority of governing to the people?Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentRule of LawFederalism30s
- Q9Which principle of the constitution limits the powers of government to protect individual rights?Rule of LawFederalismLimited GovernmentPopular Sovereignty30s
- Q10Which principle of the constitution protects the rights and freedoms of individuals?Limited GovernmentSeparation of PowersFederalismIndividual Rights30s
- Q11Which principle of the constitution ensures that government power is decentralized and dispersed among different levels of government?Limited GovernmentFederalismSeparation of PowersPopular Sovereignty30s
- Q12Which principle of the constitution states that the government's power originates from the people?FederalismPopular SovereigntySeparation of PowersLimited Government30s
- Q13Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?Eighth AmendmentSixth AmendmentFourth AmendmentTwelfth Amendment30s
- Q14Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial?Eighth AmendmentSixth AmendmentTenth AmendmentSecond Amendment30s
- Q15Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?Tenth AmendmentEighth AmendmentSeventh AmendmentFifth Amendment30s