2.02 The Constitution

The Constitution reflects the principle "republicanism" because it: a- required the first president to be from a specific political party b- creates a national government that is supreme over the states c- outlines a plan for government that limits the will of the people d- divides the legislative branch into two houses of elected officials

Article Three of the Constitution describes the powers of the: a- executive branch, such as enforcing laws b- judicial branch, such as interpreting laws c- legislative branch, such as declaring war d- state governments, such as health care

Article One of the Constitution describes the powers of the: a- executive branch, such as enforcing laws b- judicial branch, such as interpreting laws c- legislative branch, such as declaring war d- state governments, such as health care

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of federalism because it: a- divided power between state and national governments b- mandated a new constitution for the state governments c- allowed the national government to abolish the states d- required states to obtain permission to pass any laws

Under the Constitution, the principle of "federalism" is the reason that power and responsibility are: a- shared by state and national governments b- divided into three branches of government c- limited to what is listed in the amendments d- granted to the states through amendments

The framers of the Constitution believed that they created a government: a- limited to the powers described in the document b- that had the potential to expand across the world c- bound to the direct consent of voters in all matters d- able to increase the powers of the states over time

The amendment process to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of: a- popular sovereignty because it requires a national direct vote by citizens b- checks and balances because the House proposes and the Senate ratifies c- republicanism because the people elect representatives to sponsor the idea d- federalism because it requires support from state and national governments

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of "separation of powers" and the Articles of Confederation? a- Because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch that could make and enforce its laws, it clearly illustrates the principle of "separation of powers". b- The Articles of Confederation created both a legislative branch and an executive branch, making this document a clear illustration of the principle of "separation of powers". c- Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers". d- The Articles of Confederation created only a judicial branch that could interpret matters of law for the states, therefore it is a poor example of the principle of "separation of powers".

"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated..." -U.S. Constitution. This quote directly reflects the principle of: a- federalism b- democracy c- popular sovereignty d- checks and balances

Article One of the Constitution illustrates how the national government's power is: a- derived from the states and the people b- granted through the executive branch c- interpreted through the amendments d- shared between the judicial and executive branches

Article Two of the Constitution describes the powers of the: a- executive branch, such as enforcing laws b- judicial branch, such as interpreting laws c- legislative branch, such as declaring war d- state governments, such as health care

The Articles of Confederation placed most government power and responsibility with the: a- local governments b- state governments c- federal government d- national government

How is the principle of "rule of law" evident in the Constitution? a- It lists the laws of the country and gives states the power to enforce them. b- It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws. c- It grants the executive branch the power to make and execute the laws. d- It provides a method for making laws that the court system carries out.

"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ... unless nine States assent to the same." -Articles of Confederation. This quote directly reflects the principle of: a- federalism b- republicanism c- separation of powers d- checks and balances

The Articles of Confederation did not fully reflect the principle of "republicanism" because: a- it stated one political party should maintain most of the power b- voters had no say in who represented them in federal government c- state governments were inferior to the national government d- representatives from each state government were elected by the people