lesson 3 quiz

stretches congressional power in Article of the constitution

Elastic Clause

Rule by the people; consent of the governed

Popular Sovereignty

Right to privacy outlined in the Fourth Amendment

Probable Cause

State Constitution cannot contradict Federal Constitution

Supremacy Clause

the right to due process of law is guaranteed by the a-Fifth Amendment b-Second Amendment c-Seventh Amendment. d-Tenth Amendment.

a-Fifth Amendment

In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning is protected by the a-First Amendment. b-Second Amendment. c-Sixth Amendment. d-Ninth Amendment.

a-First Amendment.

Interpretation of a state constitution is the responsibility of the state's supreme court. a-True b-False

a-True

The principle of national supremacy states that state constitutions cannot conflict with the U.S. Constitution. a-True b-False

a-True

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment? a-changes to the original Constitution b-descriptions of the structure of government c-outline of the limits of government d-statement of individual rights and freedoms

a-changes to the original Constitution

Alexander Hamilton published The Federalist Papers in an effort to a-communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public. b-prevent states from becoming more powerful than central government. c-create a powerful central government and executive branch. d-revise the Constitution to reduce executive power

a-communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public.

States cannot violate due process laws because a-due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. b-state legislators passed laws ruling against this violation c-states will be found guilty of constitutional crimes in federal court. d-the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against due process laws.

a-due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

One method of proposing an amendment is by a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate. a-True b-False

a-true

State constitutions must contain all rights guaranteed to citizens in the U.S. Constitution. a-True b-false

a-true

The First Amendment protects freedom of religion and prevents the government from establishing a national religion. a-True b-False

a-true

congressional vote of two-thirds for constitution change

amendment proposal

changes to the original constitutional

amendments

one of seven main divisions of the body of the constitution

article

Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution? a-Propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it b- Answer Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it. c-Ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by Congress. d-Vote on an amendment, then have Congress ratify it.

b- Answer Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.

After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that a-could function without limited power. b- had limited power but could enforce laws. c-was weaker than the other d-branches of government. was able to rule in Supreme Court cases.

b- had limited power but could enforce laws.

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court? a- the executive branch b- the judicial branch c-the legislative branch d-the presidential branch

b- the judicial branch

About half of the states in the United States have unicameral state legislatures a-True b-False

b-False

Constitutions are documents that allow local communities to form their own sovereign government. a-True b-False

b-False

Which amendment was created to protect the rights of freed slaves and their descendants? a-First Amendment b-Fourteenth Amendment c- Ninth Amendment d-Seventh Amendment

b-Fourteenth Amendment

What is the effect of federalism on state governments? a-State governments are allowed to act on federal matters. b-State governments can rule on local issues. c-The federal government can appoint state governors. d-The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

b-State governments can rule on local issues.

To maintain law and order in their state, governors can use their power as a-army general. b-commander in chief of the National Guard. c-commander in chief of the U.S. militia. d-dictator of the U.S. government.

b-commander in chief of the National Guard.

In the case Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal facilities violated the Constitution. a- True b-False

b-false

Structural changes to the Constitution, extensions of government power, and extensions of individual rights are outlined in Amendments 18-24. a-True b-False

b-false

The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble. a-true b-False

b-false

If lawmakers are part of the general court, they are in their state's a-appellate court. b-lower house. c-trial court. d-upper house.

b-lower house.

first ten amendment, which indentify individuals right

bill of rights

In what way is the structure of state governments like that of the federal government? a-Both have a governor as head of the executive branch. b-Both have a judicial branch to pass laws c-Both have legislative representatives to pass laws. d-Both have two branches of government.

c-Both have legislative representatives to pass laws.

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House? a-The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state. b-The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials c-The number of representatives in the House is based on state population. d-The representatives in the House are elected by Congress

c-The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States? a-Congress passes laws by unanimous vote. b-Congress vetoes a law passed by the president c-The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court. d-The president passes a law in Congress.

c-The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court

How did the Founders solve the problem of a too-powerful military? a-They divided control of the military among the branches of government. b-They made it mandatory for citizens to serve in the military c-They put the military under the control of the executive branch. d-They required all presidents to serve in the military.

c-They put the military under the control of the executive branch.

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress? a-the power to distribute counterfeit money b-the power to eliminate the militia c-the power to levy taxes on citizens d-the power to remove a judge from the bench

c-the power to levy taxes on citizens

A written constitution is important because it a-allows government to control its citizens. b--ccannot be changed, or amended. prevents citizens from breaking laws. d- provides a rule book for government

d- provides a rule book for government

Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review? a-Congress b-the president c-state lawmakers d- the Supreme Court

d- the Supreme Court

Citizens who commit a major crime would be tried in a(n) a-appellate court. b- marriage court. c-minor court d-trial court.

d-trial court.

items in the article of the constitution; congressional power

enumerated powers

The Preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document. - True -False

false

The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights overcommon good. -True -False

false

power is divided between national and state governments

federalism

includes right to free speech

first amendment

governor

head of the state exercise

Courts' ability to interpret the Constitution

judicial review

limits or territory in which authority can be exercised

jurisdiction

principles of the constitution limiting government power

limited government

Head of the Federal Executive Branch

president

approve proposal for change to the constitution

ratify

includes the right to bear arms

second amendment

the right to a speedy trial

sixth amendment

prohibits government from forced housing of soldiers

third amendment

By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle oflimited government -True -False

true

The Articles of the Constitution describe the bicameral structure of Congress. -True -False

true

The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans' experiences with Britain. -True -False

true