1.What term means that power is divided between different levels of government? Need a Hint? A.individual rights B.federalism C.separation of powers D.checks and balances
B.federalism
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6.How many articles and amendments are in the Constitution? A.4 articles and 10 amendments B.4 articles and 27 amendments C.7 articles and 10 amendments D.7 articles and 27 amendments
D.7 articles and 27 amendments
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12.What are the powers listed in the Constitution for Congress called? A.executive powers B.enumerated powers C.provisional powers D.absolute powers
B.enumerated powers
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13.Which branch of government has the civilian commander for the military? A.legislative branch B.the military is an independent branch of government C.judicial branch D.executive branch
D.executive branch
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9.What are limited government, federalism, separation of power into three branches of government, checks and balances, and individual rights? A.Articles of the Constitution B.Principles of the Constitution C.27 Amendments
B.Principles of the Constitution
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16.Which branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges? A.legislative branch B.executive branch C.judicial branch D.state governors
B.executive branch
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11.What are the three branches of the national government? A.legislative, executive, and judicial B.federal, state, and local C.Army, Navy, and Air Force
A.legislative, executive, and judicial
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8.Which article outlines the powers and structure of the legislative branch? A.Article I B.Article II C.Article III D.Article IV
A.Article I
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2.What term is used for a formal change to the original Constitution? A.article B.judicial review C.amendment D.executive order
C.amendment
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10.Under which concept would the power of the Senate to confirm federal judicial appointments be categorized? A.individual rights B.federalism C.separation of powers D.checks and balances
D.checks and balances
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5.What term means power is divided among the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch? A.federalism B.separation of powers C.local ordinances D.veto power
A.federalism
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7.Why was a convention called to create the Constitution in 1787? A.to declare independence from Great Britain B.to admit more states to the union C.to replace the Articles of Confederation
C.to replace the Articles of Confederation
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14.What is the power to overturn laws that violate the Constitution? A.veto power B.impeachment C.judicial review D.enumerated power