U.S. CONSTITUTION EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Limited Government. Answer: A principle of constitutional
government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a
constitution.
◉ Federalism. Answer: A system in which power is divided between the
national and state governments and favors a strong central government.
◉ Separation of Powers. Answer: The constitutional division of powers
among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
◉ Checks and Balances. Answer: A system that allows each branch of
government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent
abuse of power
◉ "The Republic" Philosophy. Answer: A philosophy of limited
government with elected representatives serving at the will of the
people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
◉ Individual Rights. Answer: Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
, ◉ Legislative Branch. Answer: To pass laws, gotta pass both chambers
by a majority vote before it can become a law; can declare war.
Congress leads this group.
◉ Executive Branch. Answer: To enforce laws and acts of the central
and regional governments. The President leads this group.
◉ Judicial Branch. Answer: A branch of the government that interprets
laws and the constitution. The courts lead this group.
◉ Congress. Answer: Has the power to ratify treaties and declare war,
and the power to make laws.
◉ President. Answer: Chief Executive of the United States, Head of
State, and Commander and Chief of the US Armed Forces.
◉ Supreme Court. Answer: Consists of nine justices, each appointed by
the President and confirmed by Congress. The position is for life.
◉ Law. Answer: A body of enforceable rules governing relationships
among individuals, society, and the country.
◉ Veto. Answer: The power to forbid or prevent, to prohibit, or to reject.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Limited Government. Answer: A principle of constitutional
government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a
constitution.
◉ Federalism. Answer: A system in which power is divided between the
national and state governments and favors a strong central government.
◉ Separation of Powers. Answer: The constitutional division of powers
among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
◉ Checks and Balances. Answer: A system that allows each branch of
government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent
abuse of power
◉ "The Republic" Philosophy. Answer: A philosophy of limited
government with elected representatives serving at the will of the
people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
◉ Individual Rights. Answer: Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
, ◉ Legislative Branch. Answer: To pass laws, gotta pass both chambers
by a majority vote before it can become a law; can declare war.
Congress leads this group.
◉ Executive Branch. Answer: To enforce laws and acts of the central
and regional governments. The President leads this group.
◉ Judicial Branch. Answer: A branch of the government that interprets
laws and the constitution. The courts lead this group.
◉ Congress. Answer: Has the power to ratify treaties and declare war,
and the power to make laws.
◉ President. Answer: Chief Executive of the United States, Head of
State, and Commander and Chief of the US Armed Forces.
◉ Supreme Court. Answer: Consists of nine justices, each appointed by
the President and confirmed by Congress. The position is for life.
◉ Law. Answer: A body of enforceable rules governing relationships
among individuals, society, and the country.
◉ Veto. Answer: The power to forbid or prevent, to prohibit, or to reject.
