1.1 The US Constitution and Federalism

• What type of system does the US Constitution establish?

  Federalism
• The US Constitution includes a system of checks and balances to prevent tyranny.


  True
• The system of checks and balances prevents any one branch from becoming too dominant
• Order the key principles of the US Constitution as they appear in the material:

  1️⃣ Federalism

  2️⃣ Separation of Powers

  3️⃣ Checks and Balances
• The separation of powers prevents any single branch from becoming too powerful.

  True
• What is the purpose of the US Constitution's system of federalism?

  Divide power
• The separation of powers is a fundamental principle of the US Constitution.


  True
• Match the principle with its description:

  Federalism ↔️ Division of power

  Separation of Powers ↔️ Distinct roles for branches

  Checks and Balances ↔️ Limits on each branch
• What is the purpose of the preamble in the US Constitution?

  States goals
• Amendments to the Constitution allow it to adapt to changing societal needs.


  True
• The legislative branch can override a presidential veto
• The executive branch can check the legislative branch by using its power to veto
• What is the concept of federalism in the US Constitution?

  Division of power
• Arrange the three main parts of the US Constitution in their correct order.

  1️⃣ Preamble

  2️⃣ Articles

  3️⃣ Amendments
• The President can appoint federal judges as a check on the judicial branch.


  True
• The separation of powers ensures that each branch of government has distinct roles
• The separation of powers divides governmental authority among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.


  True
• Shared powers across branches promote a system of checks and balances.
• Amendments to the US Constitution allow it to adapt to changing societal needs and values.


  True
• The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery
• What is the power of judicial review as outlined in the US Constitution?

  Declare laws unconstitutional
• The US Constitution establishes a system of federalism, which divides powers between the federal and state governments.
• Match the key principle with its description:

  Federalism ↔️ Division of power between federal and state governments

  Separation of Powers ↔️ Division of power among three branches

  Checks and Balances ↔️ Mutual oversight among branches
• What are the three primary sections of the US Constitution?

  Preamble, Articles, Amendments
• What do the Articles of the Constitution define?

  Powers of the branches
• What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the Constitution?

  Prevent tyranny
• Arrange the checks and balances by the branch that initiates them:

  1️⃣ Legislative: Override presidential veto

  2️⃣ Judicial: Declare laws unconstitutional

  3️⃣ Executive: Appoint federal judges
• The system of checks and balances fosters democratic governance by ensuring accountability.

  True
• Match the level of government with its responsibilities:

  Federal Government ↔️ National defense

  State Governments ↔️ Education
• What does the separation of powers in the Constitution aim to prevent?

  Dominance by one branch
• What is the formal process outlined in Article V of the Constitution?

  Amending the Constitution
• The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.
• Constitutional interpretation allows the Constitution to adapt to changing societal values.

  True
• What is one policymaking responsibility of the federal government under federalism?

  Foreign policy
• The US Constitution divides power between the federal government and the state
• What does the principle of federalism ensure in the US Constitution?

  Division of power
• Match the branch of government with its primary role:

  Executive ↔️ Enforces laws

  Legislative ↔️ Makes laws

  Judicial ↔️ Interprets laws
• What is the role of state governments in the federal system?

  Defined responsibilities
• Checks and balances ensure each branch can limit the actions of the others
• Federalism divides power between the federal government and the state governments.