Unit 2: The Constitution and Federalism

Twenty-first-century liberals are made up of what kinds of people, and believe in what?

-Include Democratic Party members and progressives -They believe the Constitution confirms the Founders' belief in the need for a strong national government -The gov. Should use the elastic clause to carry out its expansion

Twenty-first-century conservatives are made up of what kind of people, and believe in what?

-Include Republican Party members, Tea Party members, and libertarians -Constitution sets clear limits on the power of the national government -Point to the tenth amendment -support stronger state and local government

Which of the following powers would you categorize under state government?

Administer elections.

Ratified

Approved

Alexander Hamilton published the federalist papers in an effort to

Communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public.

Judicial review

Court's ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that violate the Constitution

Jurisdiction

Court's authority to hear certain kinds of cases

Which of the following is an implied power of the national government?

Develop nuclear weapons.

Boundary disputes have never been an issue between states.

False

If it has Senate approval, a state law can conflict with a national law.

False

States may make whatever kind of law they feel is appropriate.

False

States regulate interstate commerce; the national government, intrastate commerce.

False

The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over interstate compacts.

False

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

False (11-17)

The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble.

False (Bill of Rights)

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal facilities violated the constitution.

False (Brown v. Board of Education)

unlike expressed powers, implied powers are directly expressed in the Constitution.

False (Expressed, or Enumerated powers are directly expressed in the Constitution.)

The right to due process of law is guaranteed by the

Fifth Amendment.

Which Amendment deals with symbolic speech, "fighting words", and defamation?

First Amendment.

Which amendment arose after the Civil War to protect the rights of freed slaves and their descendants?

Fourteenth Amendment.

Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper)

Law that lets congress stretch its powers to meet certain situations

Which of the following is the best example of a concurrent power of the state and national governments?

Levy taxes.

Most disputes among the Western states occur because of

Limited fresh water supplies.

If the governor of Delaware refuses to extradite a fugitive to Maryland, what can Maryland do?

Maryland can ask the federal government to intervene.

What was the first interstate compact called?

Port of New York Authority.

Enumerated Powers (Expressed)

Powers that are listed by number in the Constitution

Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?

Propose an amendment, then have the state legislatures ratify it.

Which of the following documents reveals much about a state's relative wealth, problems, and priorities?

State budget.

Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review?

The Supreme Court.

Which of the following examples best depicts the supremacy clause of the Constitution?

The United States establishes the voting age to be 18.

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

How did the founders solve the problem of a too-powerful military?

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

Both the national and state governments can take private property for public use.

True

In our federal system, the central and state governments share some powers.

True

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

True

States regulate businesses to protect consumers, workers, and the environment.

True

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

True

states use interstate compacts as an effective way to deal with regional problems.

True

Which of the following statements best defines federalism?

Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory.

Regarding education, state governments

establish policies that school districts must follow.

After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that

had limited power but could enforce laws.