Civics Unit 5 Board Game Question Cards

No search and seizure without a warrant and probable cause. Which amendment is this? A. 4th B. 3rd C. 1st D. 2nd

A. 4th

Justices to the Supreme Court... A. Are appointed by the President for life. B. Must be 35 years old. C. Must have experience in practising law. D. Are elected to six-year terms.

A. Are appointed by the President for life.

Who are the two groups that can propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A. Congress and a Convention called by the States B. the Supreme Court and Congress C. President and Governors of of the States D. by the President and Congress

A. Congress and a Convention called by the States

How can Congress check the power of the Supreme Court? A. Congress may impeach and remove Court judges. B. Congress may declare Court rulings unconstitutional. C. Congress may veto Court rulings. D. Congress may nominate new judges to the Court.

A. Congress may impeach and remove Court judges.

Example A: The U.S. Supreme Court declares a law created by Congress unconstitutional. Example B: Congress passes a new tax law and the Internal Revenue Service enforces it. These examples describe which two concepts? A. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers B. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances C. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review D. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights

A. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers

Which Article of the Constitution established the Legislative Branch? A. I B. II C. III D. IV

A. I

Which statement BEST describes the government outlined in the United States Constitution? A. Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches. B. The power of a one-house Congress is provided by a bill of rights. C. National power is guaranteed by Article Four. D. The president is given unlimited power.

A. Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government? A. Preamble B. Article I C. Article IV D. Bill of Rights

A. Preamble

Which of the following is NOT in the First Amendment? A. Right to a Trial by Jury B. Right to Petition C. Freedom of Religion D. Freedom of Speech

A. Right to a Trial by Jury

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? A. overriding vetoes B. refusing to pass laws C. declaring laws unconstitutional D. appointing judges

A. overriding vetoes

What idea about government did the Founding Fathers include in the Preamble to the Constitution? A. popular sovereignty B. individual liberties C. separation of powers D. checks and balances

A. popular sovereignty

"To form a More perfect Union" means better than... A. the Articles of Confederation. B. the Declaration of Independence. C. the Bill of Rights. D. the Treaty of Paris.

A. the Articles of Confederation.

The system of checks and balances is BEST illustrated by the power of... A. the President to veto a bill passed by Congress. B. a governor to send the National Guard to stop a riot. C. state and Federal governments to pass and collect taxes. D. Congress to impeach one of its members.

A. the President to veto a bill passed by Congress.

"Law should govern." - Aristotle This quote refers to... A. the rule of law. B. the rule of man. C. the rule of two. D. the rule of thirds.

A. the rule of law.

Senate approval of treaties negotiated by the President is required by the United States Constitution as a way of... A. using the principle of checks and balances. B. maintaining a good reputation in international affairs. C. expanding the authority of the executive branch. D. preventing Federal abuse of State power.

A. using the principle of checks and balances.

Which of the following phrases identifies one of the fundamental purposes of government described in the Preamble to the Constitution? A. "to enact a Federalist System" B. "to insure domestic Tranquility" C. "to create Checks and Balances" D. "to separate the Powers"

B. "to insure domestic Tranquility"

How many amendments have there been to the Constitution? A. 25 B. 27 C. 10 D. Zero

B. 27

The President can veto (cancel) a law of Congress. However, Congress can still pass the law over the veto if they have enough votes. This is a classic example of... A. Separation of Powers B. Checks and Balances C. Limited Government D. Federalism

B. Checks and Balances

Which phrase would mean to stop rebellions in the country? A. Provide for the Common Defense B. Ensure Domestic Tranquility C. Promote the General Welfare D. Establish Justice

B. Ensure Domestic Tranquility

The _______ clause of the constitution requires that other states must respect other state's decisions. A. Limited Government B. Full Faith and Credit C. Federalism D. Elastic

B. Full Faith and Credit

Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution says that "Power . . . shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The power referred to belongs to which government branch? A. Legislative B. Judicial C. Federal D. Executive

B. Judicial

Which of the following does NOT describe the President of the United States? A. Must be 35 years old. B. Must have served in the military. C. Elected to four-year terms. D. Must be a natural-born citizen.

B. Must have served in the military.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of government found in the preamble? A. Establish Justice B. Obey laws C. Ensure domestic tranquility D. Provide for the common defense

B. Obey laws

What event might have been an example of why the framers of the Constitution included the phrase "insure domestic tranquility?" A. Stamp Act B. Shays' Rebellion C. Intolerable Acts D. American Revolution

B. Shays' Rebellion

According to the Preamble to the United States Constitution, what was NOT a concern of the Founding Fathers? A. establishing a nation where all people had access to justice B. establishing a nation with kind and thoughtful leaders C. establishing a nation where freedom was available to all people D. establishing a nation where all people could be safe

B. establishing a nation with kind and thoughtful leaders

According to the Preamble, which action would be allowed by The Constitution? A. helping businesses pay their workers less B. giving Congress the power to create courts C. granting government the power to seize people's property D. securing the rights of the wealthy over the rights of the poor

B. giving Congress the power to create courts

What does the Preamble mean when it states that a purpose of the U.S. government is to "establish justice"? A. provide for the unity of the states B. make sure all citizens are treated equally C. be ready militarily to protect the country D. set up a Supreme Court and lower courts

B. make sure all citizens are treated equally

Which principle in the Constitution divides authority between three branches of government? A. limited government B. separation of powers C. the rule of law D. the supremacy clause

B. separation of powers

Any powers not given in the Constitution are reserved for the people. Which amendment is this? A. 2nd B. 1st C. 10th D. 8th

C. 10th

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution? A. 1/2 B. 3/5 C. 3/4 D. 2/3

C. 3/4

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as the... A. Federalist Papers B. Declaration of Independence C. Bill of Rights D. Articles of Confederation

C. Bill of Rights

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution? A. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties. B. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors. C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes. D. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.

C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"? A. The people express their will through political parties. B. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them. C. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them. D. The people express their will by directly creating laws.

C. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean? A. Give land to the homeless B. Provide citizens with insurance C. Keep the homeland at peace D. Fight wars on foreign soil

C. Keep the homeland at peace

The idea that citizens are the source of a government's power is called... A. Federalism B. Separation of Powers C. Popular Sovereignty D. Checks and Balances

C. Popular Sovereignty

In _, the power of government is divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. A. Checks and Balances B. Limited Government C. Separation of Powers D. Federalism

C. Separation of Powers

The right to a trial by jury is found in which Amendment? A. First B. Third C. Sixth D. Eighth

C. Sixth

What Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Preamble to the Constitution? A. All men and women are created equal. B. Power should be divided among three branches. C. The government's power comes from the people. D. A system of checks and balances is necessary.

C. The government's power comes from the people.

The first 3 words of the Constitution mean what? A. The laws are obsolete B. Congress is in charge C. The people are in charge D. The President is all powerful

C. The people are in charge

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution most clearly reflects the principle of popular sovereignty? A. Power is divided between the federal and state governments. B. The Constitution may be interpreted through custom. C. Voters can reject and replace representatives who serve then poorly. D. Congress may exercise powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution.

C. Voters can reject and replace representatives who serve then poorly.

What is an amendment? A. to make something official B. a suggestion to change the constitution C. a change to the constitution D. another word for a law

C. a change to the constitution

The United States Congress may pass laws, and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of... A. rule of law B. federalism C. checks and balances D. popular sovereignty

C. checks and balances

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "insure domestic tranquility." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government? A. providing government funding for the national highway system B. lowering the voting age to 18 C. providing government funding for law enforcement officers D. requiring all men to register for the draft at age 18

C. providing government funding for law enforcement officers

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States? A. the right to trial B. the commerce clause C. the rule of law D. the elastic clause

C. the rule of law

To this point in American history, EVERY Constitutional Amendment has been proposed by... A. A 3/4 vote of the Senate B. A convention of the states C. The President of the United States D. A 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress

D. A 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress

In the House of Representatives... A. Members must be 25 years of age. B. Members are elected to two-year terms. C. States with larger populations have more representatives. D. All of these choices are correct.

D. All of these choices are correct.

Which principle of the U.S Constitution is described: A system of government in which the states and national government share powers A. Popular Sovereignty B. Checks and Balances C. Separation of Powers D. Federalism

D. Federalism

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? A. It avoided the issue of states' rights. B. It allowed the states to elect representatives. C. It prevented the amendment of federal laws. D. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

D. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

Which principle of the U.S Constitution is described: The government only has the authority given to it by the Constitution. A. Republicanism B. Federalism C. Checks and Balances D. Limited Government

D. Limited Government

Which principle of the U.S Constitution is described with the words: Consent of the governed? A. Separation of powers B. Federalism C. Republicanism D. Popular Sovereignty

D. Popular Sovereignty

What are the two steps to amending the U.S. Constitution? A. Proposal and Voting B. Introduction and Ratification C. Introduction and Voting D. Proposal and Ratification

D. Proposal and Ratification

Which of these serves as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and outlines the "founding fathers" intentions regarding the Constitution's meanings? A. The Articles of Confederation B. Article I C. Bill of Rights D. The Preamble

D. The Preamble

"We the People..." begins which famous document? A. Bill of Rights B. Declaration of Independence C. Articles of Confederation D. U.S. Constitution

D. U.S. Constitution

Complete: The Government of the U.S: _____ for its power; Exists to ___. A. depends on liberty; maintain those liberties B. depends on law; maintain the law C. depends on legislators; serve legislators D. depends on people; serve the people

D. depends on people; serve the people

Which of these would you MOST likely find in a country with an authoritarian government? A. protection of free speech B. checks and balances C. separation of powers D. one person rule

D. one person rule

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? A. appointing judges B. declaring laws unconstitutional C. refusing to pass laws D. overriding vetoes

D. overriding vetoes