Constitutional Principles Review
A Grade 10 Social Studies worksheet covering fundamental Constitutional Principles.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers key principles of the U.S. Constitution.
1. Which principle divides the powers of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
2. The idea that the government's authority comes from the consent of the governed is known as:
Limited Government
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
3. The principle of ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.
4. is the division of power between the national and state governments.
5. The U.S. Constitution creates a direct democracy where citizens vote on every law.
True
False
6. Judicial Review is the power of the courts to determine if a law or government action violates the Constitution.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of 'limited government' as it applies to the U.S. Constitution.