Constitutional Principles Review
A worksheet for Grade 9 Social Studies students covering fundamental Constitutional Principles.
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Constitutional Principles Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
2. The idea that government gets its authority from the people is known as:
Limited Government
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
3. The principle of ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
4. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the .
5. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
True
False
6. Judicial review is the power of the President to veto laws passed by Congress.
True
False
7. Explain the concept of 'separation of powers' and provide an example.
8. How does the principle of 'checks and balances' prevent tyranny?