Civic literacy Test questions with correct answers

What is an example of federalism? - Ans The principle that the national and state governments share power. What is the MINIMUM number of members of the U.S. house of representatives representing each state? - Ans 3 Which right from the english bill of rights is reflected in the U.S. constitutions first amendment? - Ans to petition the king What is popular sovereignty? - Ans Rule by the people How did the U.S. constitution resolve the dispute b/w slave and free states over representation? - Ans three-fifths compromise Which phrase is included in the declaration of independence? - Ans "all men are created equal" Which structure found in the u.s. constitution was included as a response to a concern expressed in the declaration of independence? - Ans seperation of power what is the social contract? - Ans the people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection What is the first phrase of the U.S. constitution? - Ans "we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union"