Chapter 3 Quiz
The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is know as the Preamble.
False; Bill of Rights
In what way is the structure of state governments like that of the federal government?
both have legislative representatives to pass laws
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?
changes to the original Constitution
To maintain law and order in their state, governors can use their power as
commander in chief of the National Guard
Alexander Hamilton published The Federalists Papers in an effort to
communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public
States cannot violate due process laws because
due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
law that lets Congress stretch its power to meet certain situations
elastic clause
powers that are listed by number in the Constitution
enumerated powers
About half of the states in the United States have unicameral state legislatures
false
Constitutions are documents that allow local communities to form their own sovereign government
false
The preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document
false
The principles of the Constitution included unlimited government and individual rights over common good.
false
Structural changes to the Constitution, extensions of government power, and extensions of individual rights are outlined in Amendments 18-24
false; 11-17
In the case Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal facilities violated the Constitution.
false; Brown v. Board of Education
The right to due process of law is guaranteed by the
fifth amendment
In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning is protected by
first amendment
Which amendment was created to protect the rights of freed slaves and their descendants?
fourteenth amendment
After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that
had limited power but could enforce laws
Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?
judicial branch
court's ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that violate the Constitution
judicial review
court's authority to hear certain kinds of cases
jurisdiction
If lawmakers are part of the general court, they are in their state's
lower house
Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?
propose an amendment, then have the state legislatures ratify it
A written constitution is important because it
provides a rule book for government
approved
ratified
What is the effect of federalism on state governments?
state governments can rule on local issues
Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review
the Supreme Court
How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?
the number of representatives in the House is based on state population
Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?
the power to levy taxes on citizens
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?
the president appoints judges to the Supreme Court
How did the Founders solve the problem of a too-powerful military?
they put the military under the control of the executive branch
Citizens who commit a major crime would be tried in a
trial court
By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle of limited government
true
Interpretation of a state constitution is the responsibility of the state's supreme court
true
One method of proposing an amendment is by a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate
true
State constitutions must contain all rights guaranteed to citizens in the U.S. Constitution
true
The Articles of the Constitution describe the bicameral structure of Congress.
true
The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans' experiences with Britain
true
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion and prevents the government from establishing a national religion
true
The principle of national supremacy states that state constitutions cannot conflict with the U.S. Constitution
true
