Constitution test
How come the president can only serve two terms in office? *
22nd Amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution *
Amendment
Congress refuses to approve the president's nomination for Secretary of State. This is an example of which principle? *
Checks and Balances
A structure of government where, power is divided between the national and state governments. *
Federalism
The principle that the rights of the state are protected by dividing powers between the national government and the states is considered what? *
Federalism
What effect did Marbury v Madison have on the Supreme Court *
Greatly expanded the powers of Judicial Branch
The budget crisis of 1995 that led to the shutdown of government for 27 days is an example of what? *
Gridlock
Where in the Constitution do we find the description of Judicial Review *
It's not in the Constitution
Article III of the constitution describes which branch of government? *
Judicial
Article I of the constitution describes which branch of the federal government? *
Legislative
The elastic clause gives powers to which branch? *
Legislative
This Supreme Court case found part of the Judiciary Act of 1789 to be unconstitutional and at the same time expanded the power of the Supreme Court. *
Marbury v Madison
This Supreme Court case raised challenges to the Elastic Clause and to the supremacy of the Constitution. *
McCulloch v Maryland
Social Security and Medicare are not directly connected or expressed in the Constitution but are closely related to the duty of preserving the general welfare. Which power or clause gave Congress the ability to create these? *
Necessary and Proper Clause
The principle that people establish government and are the source of its power is what? *
Popular sovereignty
Which principle is exemplified by the following: Missouri citizens sign a petition to get a ballot initiative added to the next elections ballot. *
Popular sovereignty
Power that is explicitly stated in the constitution for the legislative branch. *
enumerated power
Article II of the constitution describes which branch of government? *
executive
The ______ branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution. *
legislative
Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress? *
the power to levy taxes on citizens
Which of the following rules applies to the amendment process? *
Amendments must be proposed by a three-fourths vote in Congress.
How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ? *
Bicameral legislatures have two houses; a unicameral legislature has one house.
In what way is the structure of state governments like that of the federal government? *
Both have legislative representatives to pass laws.
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 the *
First Amendment.
Which amendment arose after the Civil War to protect the rights of freed slaves and their descendants? *
Fourteenth Amendment
Which of the following statements is true of the elastic clause?
It gives Congress the power to make laws deemed necessary and proper.
Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution? *
Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
What is the effect of federalism on state governments? *
State governments can rule on local issues.
Which of the following is an example of judicial review? *
The Supreme Court passes a law regarding the right to bear arms.
In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time? *
The judiciary can change the way they interpret the meaning of the Constitution.
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 example of checks and balances in the United States? *
The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
What must happen before a local government can be established? *
The state government must issue a local charter.
A change to an original document, such as the Constitution, is a(n) *
amendment
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment? *
changes to the original Constitution
To protect freedom of religion, the Founders established separation of ______ and state. *
church
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 Federalist Papers in an effort to *
communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public.
In the Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported *
division of power into three branches of government.
States cannot violate due process laws because *
due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
State governments are like the federal government in that they
have a judiciary with courts to uphold laws.
If the Supreme Court denies an amendment to a state constitution because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, the Court is using the concept of *
national supremacy.
The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments are alike in that they both *
protect the rights of former slaves and their descendents.
A written constitution is important because it *
provides a rule book for government.
According to national supremacy, if a state constitutional amendment is in conflict with the U.S. Constitution, then the amendment must be *
removed from the state constitution.
The Articles of the Constitution include the Supremacy Clause, which states that *
the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court? *
the judicial branch
In the system of checks and balances, veto power is balanced by *
the power of Congress to override a veto.
Unlike all other states, Nebraska has a(n) _____ legislature. *
unicameral