Seven principles of the constitution
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- Q1What principle of the Constitution ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?Checks and BalancesFederalismPopular SovereigntySeparation of Powers30s
- Q2Which principle of the Constitution allows the people to exercise their power through voting?Checks and BalancesJudicial ReviewLimited GovernmentPopular Sovereignty30s
- Q3What principle is established by the Constitution to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?Separation of PowersFederalismIndividual RightsChecks and Balances30s
- Q4What principle of the Constitution means that the government is limited in its powers and cannot infringe upon individual rights?Separation of PowersFederalismChecks and BalancesLimited Government30s
- Q5Which principle of the Constitution divides power between the national and state governments?Separation of PowersJudicial ReviewChecks and BalancesFederalism30s
- Q6What is the main principle of republicanism?All decisions made by popular voteThe government is based on the consent of the governed.Government by a single rulerPower held by a small group of elites30s
- Q7What does the principle of popular sovereignty mean?Citizens must pay taxes to have a sayThe authority of the government comes from the peopleThe government makes all decisions without public inputThe military controls the political decisions30s
- Q8Which document embodies the concept of popular sovereignty in the United States?The Declaration of IndependenceThe Articles of ConfederationThe ConstitutionThe Bill of Rights30s
- Q9How does popular sovereignty influence elections?Only the wealthy can voteIt allows citizens to vote for their representativesElections are conducted by the militaryVoting is mandatory for all citizens30s
- Q10What is a key aspect of popular sovereignty in a democratic government?Only the president can make changes to the governmentCitizens have no rights regarding government functionsThe people have the right to alter or abolish their governmentThe government cannot be challenged by citizens30s
- Q11What is federalism?A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political unitsA form of government where one person has all the powerA religious belief systemA type of economic system based on trade30s
- Q12In a federal system, which level of government typically handles issues like education and transportation?State governmentCity governmentInternational governmentFederal government30s
- Q13Which of the following is a power that is shared by both state and federal governments?Coining moneyRegulating immigrationDeclaring warLevying taxes30s
- Q14Which level of government has the authority to regulate interstate commerce?International governmentLocal governmentFederal governmentState government30s
- Q15What does it mean when we say that the U.S. has a dual federalism?It means the federal government can take over state powers at any timeIt means that state governments have no powers of their ownIt means that local governments are more powerful than state governmentsIt means that both the federal and state governments have their own separate areas of authority30s