Unit 1 Overall for Test
Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution?All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.States have the ability to create their own Bills of Rights that applies only to their citizens.If a citizen of one state travels to another state, they are only expected to follow the laws of the home state.States have the right to apply laws differently to citizens of different states.
All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?Banks cannot be created by Congress. States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes. A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located. Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.
Banks cannot be created by Congress.
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #3 by John Jay.The number of wars which have happened or will happen in the world will always be found to be in proportion to the number and weight of the causes, whether REAL or PRETENDED, which PROVOKE or INVITE them. If this remark be just, it becomes useful to inquire whether so many JUST causes of war are likely to be given by UNITED AMERICA as by DISUNITED America; for if it should turn out that United America will probably give the fewest, then it will follow that in this respect the Union tends most to preserve the people in a state of peace with other nations.Which of the following best explains John Jay's position on maintaining a state of peace with other nations?By going to war at every opportunity, America will enjoy a reputation of being strong and prosperous to the rest of the world.By maintaining strong state governments and militias, Americans are more likely to protect themselves from invasion.By keeping America united under a strong national government, Americans are more likely to have safe and peaceful lives.By staying isolated from the rest of the world, Americans will enjoy peace regardless of whether America is unified.
By keeping America united under a strong national government, Americans are more likely to have safe and peaceful lives.
By ruling in James McCulloch's favor in McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court agreed that Congress should not be involved in creating banks. McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes. Congress had the power to create a federal bank. McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed bythe president.the Supreme Court.Congress or the states.the vice president.
Congress or the states.
In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes theAdvice and Consent Clause.Enslaved Persons Clause.Federal Approval Clause.State Approval Clause.
Enslaved Persons Clause.
Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.Enslaved persons who escape must be granted their freedom.
Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.
In the case Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury's appointment? He was appointed as a federal judge. He was appointed secretary of state. He was appointed as a state judge. He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.
He was appointed as a federal judge.
Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789? It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court. It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury's appointment. It said that James Madison's actions were unconstitutional. It limited the Constitution's power to affect Marbury's case.
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be "the root of federalism"? It describes the relationship between federal and state power. It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen. It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states. It identifies the "supreme law of the land" as the US president.
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
How did Gibbons v. Ogden expand the idea of federal supremacy? It said that federal judicial review is required in all state legal cases. It said the Constitution is open to interpretation in state matters. It said that federal trade is more important than state trade. It said that Congress has power to regulate trade between states.
It said that Congress has power to regulate trade between states.
What would a bill of rights accomplish?
It would limit government powers.
What would a bill of rights accomplish? It would let individuals govern themselves. It would give the government more power. It would limit government powers. It would give all power to the states.
It would limit government powers.
Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?
No single branch of government would have too much power.
Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers? No single branch of government would have too much power. The president should have more power than the other branches. Power would be divided equally between federal and state government. Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.
No single branch of government would have too much power.
Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.-Constitution of the United StatesArticle IV, Section 1Which best explains the Full Faith and Credit clause within Article IV?States must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver's licence.States must recognize the fundamental rights granted to all citizens, such as those protected by the federal government.States are limited in the types of records that can be created, for instance States cannot issue marriage licenses.States are granted permission to complete judicial proceedings and change acts created by federal branches of government, such as the Senate.
States must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver's licence.
An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Supremacy Clause. Privileges and Immunities Clause. Enslaved Persons Clause.
Supremacy Clause
An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the
Supremacy Clause.
Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?
The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states.
Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate?
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue.
Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?
The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.
Which statement best explains why Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the ability to create lower courts inferior to the Supreme Court "from time to time"?The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs.The framers of the Constitution believed that as courts made unpopular decisions, they would need to be replaced.The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that Congress always had more power than the courts.The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that new courts were always being created so new judges could be appointed.
The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs.
What was the Federalists' view of the Constitution? They would approve of the Constitution only if Anti-Federalists favored it. They did not favor the Constitution. They would only favor the Constitution if major changes were made to it. They approved of the Constitution.
They approved of the Constitution.
How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?
They opposed it.
How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?They favored it. They mostly favored it but had some concerns. Some opposed it and some favored it. They opposed it.
They opposed it.
Which is a true statement about federal judges?They are appointed by the Senate.They serve five-year terms.They are approved by the Supreme Court.They serve lifetime terms.
They serve lifetime terms.
What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights?
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights? They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers. They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power. They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it. They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
Read the excerpt from the Publius. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. —Publius How would Federalists most likely respond to this? They would agree but doubt the Constitution could make that happen. They would doubt that any central government could meet these goals. They would argue that the government does not need to control itself. They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.
They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.
How many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the Constitution?One-quarter.One-halfThree-fourthsFive-eighths
Three-fourths
Read the following excerpt from Federalist #15 by Alexander Hamilton. Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience. If there be no penalty annexed to disobedience, the resolutions or commands which pretend to be laws will, in fact, amount to nothing more than advice or recommendation. Alexander Hamilton was most likely a Federalist who supported ratification of the Constitution. an Anti-Federalist who supported ratification of the Constitution. a Federalist who opposed ratification of the Constitution. an Anti-Federalist who opposed ratification of the Constitution.
a Federalist who supported ratification of the Constitution.
Read the following excerpt from The Objections of the Hon. George Mason to the Proposed Federal Constitution: Addressed to the Citizens of Virginia, written in 1787.There is no declaration of rights: and the laws of the general government being paramount to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the declarations of rights, in the separate states, are no security.Based on the excerpt, what does George Mason think the Constitution would need to better protect citizens?a bill of rightsa congressa presidenta military
a bill of rights
Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?a case involving the laws of a single statea case between two companiesa case appealed from a lower courta case between two states
a case between two states
John Marshall is important because he was a chief justice of the Supreme Court. a vice president of the United States. the first person to bring a case to the Supreme Court. the first speaker of the House of Representatives.
a chief justice of the Supreme Court.
Writing a state constitution is an example of an implied power. a reserved power. a concurrent power. an expressed power.
a reserved power.
Which of these powers are under the control of the states?
administering elections
Which process does Article V of the Constitution describe?amending the Constitutiongranting powers to the statescontradicting federal lawreturning enslaved persons
amending the Constitution
One of president's powers is the ability to appoint senators. approve pardons. appoint mayors. confirm judges.
approve pardons.
A responsibility of the vice president is to declare war if necessary. join the House of Representatives if necessary. join the Supreme Court if necessary. become president if necessary.
become president if necessary.
A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution isbeing born in the United States.being born in Washington DC.living for ten years in the United States.living for ten years in Washington DC.
being born in the United States.
Terms in this set (10) OriginalAlphabetical Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?senatorcabinet memberfederal judgeambassador
cabinet member
Protection of habeas corpus means that
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
Article II of the Constitution states that the president is alsoleader of the Senate.a general in the army.commander in chief.leader of Congress.
commander in chief.
Gibbons v. Ogden addressed "interstate commerce," which is commerce between states. commerce between state and federal governments. commerce between steamboat operators. commerce between different parts of the same state.
commerce between states.
Passing laws, creating courts, and collecting taxes are examples of
concurrent powers.
The first two sections of Article IV of the Constitution focus on relationships betweenUS government agencies.different US states.branches of US government.the Senate and the House.
different US states.
An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that
federal laws are superior to state laws.
An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that state laws are superior to federal laws. federal laws are superior to state laws. judges do not have to follow federal laws. judges have to follow state laws.
federal laws are superior to state laws.
Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?
federalism
Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments? habeas corpus individual rights federalism republicanism
federalism
According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term isfour years.six years.seven years.ten years.
four years.
Which of these is a substantive right protected by the Bill of Rights?
freedom of religion
Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?
freedom to meet peacefully
According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must have resided in the United States for one's entire life. be a citizen in one of the 50 American states. have reached a minimum age of 25 years old. have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.
have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.
James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because he knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks. he believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution. he supported the idea of federal supremacy. he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.
he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.
A main purpose of the president's State of the Union address is toidentify major policy issues.explain Supreme Court decisions.challenge congressional actions.speak out against political opponents.
identify major policy issues.
An implied power is one that is clearly outlined in the Constitution. gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution. overrules the wording of the Constitution. is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
People who make judgments in lower federal courts are calledjustices.judges.officers.lawyers.
judges.
As commander in chief, the president has the power todeclare war.lead the military.fund the armed forces.call for a draft.
lead the military.
During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report tothe Supreme Court.the vice president.governors in all fifty states.members of Congress.
members of Congress.
The power to declare war belongs to
national government.
In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court hasexecutive and appellate.original and appellate.legislative and original.original and executive.
original and appellate.
Which is the term used for the legislative branch setting aside or reversing a decision?
override
During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on
population.
As part of the executive branch, the vice president
presides over the Senate.
One of the vice president's key jobs is to advises the Supreme Court. advises Congress. presides over the Senate. presides over Congress.
presides over the Senate.
According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each state representative must have
reached a minimum age of twenty-five years old.
What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law?
sending it to the president
A faction is a group thatstrongly disagrees with another group.strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.strongly agrees with another group.strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
strongly disagrees with another group.
What must occur after the president negotiates a treaty?the President must raise funds to enact the treatythe House of Representatives must approve the treatythe Supreme Court must rule on the treatythe Senate must approve the treaty
the Senate must approve the treaty
Who heads the judicial branch of government?
the Supreme Court
Original jurisdiction refers to
the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time.
The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution ifthe amendment receives a majority vote.the president supports them.the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.the judiciary branch supports them.
the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
Which best defines the term jurisdiction?the authority given to the judicial branchthe decisions made by the judicial branchthe structure used to create the judicial branchthe courts included in the judicial branch
the authority given to the judicial branch
A general limitation on the power of the president isthe possibility of impeachment.the ability to grant pardons.the ability to make treaties.the threat of treason.
the possibility of impeachment.
Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believedthe president should be less powerful than the other two branches.the president should give more power to the states.the president should have unlimited power to govern the nation.the president should have enough power to lead.
the president should have enough power to lead.
Which of these is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?
the right to call witnesses
The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to
the states.
The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to the states. Congress. the judicial branch. the executive branch.
the states.
Read the passage. The regular distribution of power into distinct departments... the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are... powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained. Whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect? the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights the viewpoint of those who supported the Anti-Federalists the viewpoint of those who supported more power for states
the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution
A responsibility of the vice president is
to become president if necessary.
Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch isto make laws.to execute laws.to interpret laws.to overrule laws.
to interpret laws.
Read this excerpt from the Constitution. The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added. According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights?
to prevent the abuse of power
During criminal cases, what is guaranteed by the Constitution?media coveragetrial by juryan experienced lawyera panel of justices
trial by jury
Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden? two competing owners of steamboat companies a steamboat owner and the federal government two steamboat owners who didn't want to pay federal taxes two steamboat owners who argued with federal law
two competing owners of steamboat companies
A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of
violating the Supremacy Clause.
A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of refusing to amend the Constitution. refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments. violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause. violating the Supremacy Clause.
violating the Supremacy Clause.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act
was ruled unconstitutional.
An unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch involveswho should approve judges and justices.what "good behavior" means, with regard to judicial terms.how a Supreme Court is created.who should appoint judges and justices.
what "good behavior" means, with regard to judicial terms.