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US Constitution principles practice

This material helps 7th-grade students practice understanding US Constitution principles through questions on popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, and checks and balances. Students identify concepts, analyze examples, and sequence steps related to the legislative process.

By Edform · Social studies and civics · Grade 7 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which principle of the US Constitution means that the government’s power comes from the people?
  2. Which of these are examples of checks and balances in the US government?
  3. Put these steps in the correct order for how a bill becomes a law at the federal level.
  4. Fill in the blank with the correct principle: The division of government into three branches is called _____.
  5. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
  6. Match each branch of government with its main responsibility.
  7. Sort each example into the correct principle: Limited Government or Popular Sovereignty.
  8. Mark each statement as True or False about the US Constitution.
  9. What is the main purpose of checks and balances?
  10. Which of these is an example of limited government?

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