U.S. Constitution Exam
the president
the bill then requires the signature of
executive
the department of justice, headed by the attorney general, is part of which branch of the federal government?
the fourteenth 14th amendment
the part of the constitution that makes all people born in the United States citizens is
Must be approved by Congress
A referendum in Puerto Rico is passed in favor of statehood. According to the Constitution, what needs to happen for Puerto Rico to become a state: A) It automatically becomes a state when the referendum passes B) Must be approved by ¾ of the states C) Must be approved by Congress D) Must be approved by the president E) Must be approved by the State Department
that a detainee be informed by a court of the charges against him or her
A writ of habeus corpus is important because it requires A) that a state or municipality hold regular elections B) that a detainee be informed by a court of the charges against him or her C) that prior actions cannot be made into crimes "after the fact" D) that federal judges are allowed to serve "while on good behavior" E) that courts guarantee the integrity of the "body of the jury"
Because the Constitution is a compact among the states, the national government's powers should be constued narrowly and should not be expanded by interpretation.
According to the "state's rights" interpretation of federalism: A) Because the Constitution is a compact among the states, the national government's powers should be constued narrowly and should not be expanded by interpretation. B) The existence of reserved powers of the states does not in any way limit the scope of the federal government's powers. C) States enjoy the same rights and reponsibilities as the federal government. D) The Bill of Rights and the 14th amendment protect the rights of states from incursion by the federal government.
None of the above
According to the Constitution, which citizen, group of citizens, elected leader, or government official stands above and is exempt from, the provisions of the Constitution? A) President B) Secretary of Homeland Security C) National Security Advisor D) The Supreme Court E) None of the above
Alcoholic beverages
Only one amendment to the Constitution was later repealed. This amendment concerned A) Firearms B) Alcoholic beverages C) Racketeering D) Poll taxes E) Gerrymandering
Congress
Only the ________________ has the power to declare war. A) President B) Secretary of defence C) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff D) Congress E) Supreme Court
James Madison
"the father of the Constitution"
The House
A presidential election results in no candidate having a majority of the electoral votes. (For example: a third party candidacy results in 3 candidates each receiving 1/3 of the electoral votes) The outcome will be decided by: A) A recount of the electoral vote B) A tally of the popular vote C) The Senate D) The House E) Not specified by the Constitution
The States
Although education is not mentioned explicitly, the tenth amendment grants authority over education to A) Congress B) The states C) The department of education D) The executive branch
Declare war, fund the military
Although the Constitution assigns the president to be the Commander-in-Chief of the military forces, what powers over foreign policy and national defense does the Constitution grant to congress? A) Declare war B) Recognize other counties diplomatically C) Fund the military D) Appoint the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff E) Command the Coast Guard
Would be paid in full
Article VI provided that all obligations contracted by the government under the Articles of Confederation A) Would be paid in full B) Were not necessarily the obligation of the new government C) Would be paid if approved by the Congress and signed by the president D) Would not be paid
Plessy v. Ferguson.
The Supreme Court established the legal doctrine of "separate but equal" in the case of: A) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. B) NAACP v. South Carolina. C) Plessy v. Ferguson. D) None of the above.
none
What role does the president play in amending the Constitution? A) Sign or veto, as with other congressional legislation B) "Pocket" veto only C) Amendments must be ratified by the president D) President proposes amendments, Congress ratifies E) None
The authority to establish the Constitution flows from the people
Which of the following is most directly implied by the preamble of the Constitution? A) All government decisions must be supported by a majority of the people B) The Constitution is the supreme law of the land C) The authority to establish the Constitution flows from the people D) No government can deprive citizens of their basic rights
every 10 years
how often does constitution specify a census to be taken?
CONGRESS
legislative branch of national government is called
Because of the electoral college, a comparatively few citizens in "swing" states (those not dominated by a single party) determine the outcome of close elections
"We live in an oligarchy.. I live in Baltimore so my vote doesn't count. The people who run the country are selected by people I don't know in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida" --David Simon, Creator of TV's "The Wire" Given what you know about the Constitution, which of the following is the best interpretation of this quotation: A) the votes of people back east don't count as much anymore because so many people have moved to the west and south B) because of corruption, urban votes aren't counted accurately C) most of the presidents have come from states like Ohio and Pennsylvania. There has never been a president from Baltimore. D) An oligarchy is "government by the few." Elites make all the decisions and regular people have no real power E) Because of the electoral college, a comparatively few citizens in "swing" states (those not dominated by a single party) determine the outcome of close elections
congress
rules for becoming a U.S. citizen may be made only by
2/3 vote of the senate
For a negotiated treaty to become law, it must be ratified by A) 2/3 vote of congress B) 2/3 vote of the house of representatives C) 3/4 vote of the state legislatures D) 2/3 vote of the senate E) signature of the president
Amendment to the Constitution
In the 19th century, congressional attempts to legislate an income tax were repeatedly struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional. In the 20th century the income tax was created by: A) Executive order B) Federal law made by Congress C) Amendment to the Constitution D) Judicial reversal by the Supreme Court
based on the population of the state
In the House of Representatatives, the number of members from each state is A) Based on the number of electoral votes in each state B) Based on the population of the state C) Always two D) Based on the number of registered voters in each state
the supreme law of the land, subject to interpretation by the Supreme Court
MULTIPLE ANSWERS: FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTION, CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. IF NONE ARE CORRECT, LEAVE BLANK. Which of the following is/are correct? The Constitution is: A) amended during each administration B) the supreme law of the land C) subject to interpretation by the Supreme Court D) subject to suspension by the president during wartime
Confirmation by the Senate
Step 2: A) Approval by the Supreme Court B) Validation by the Department of Justice C) Affirmation by Congress D) Endorsement by the president E) Confirmation by the Senate
life
according to the constitution, a federal judge serves for
In 1933, the 21st amendment repealed the 18th amendment
Alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine were illegal in the U.S. after the passage of the 18th amendment in 1919. Today alcoholic drinks are legal in the United States because A) The Supreme Court ruled that the 18th amendment was unconstitutional B) In 1933, the 21st amendment repealed the 18th amendment C) President Franklin D. Roosevelt vetoed the 18th amendment D) Congress made a law allowing the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages
There were no constitutional restrictions
Before Sandra Day O'Connor was chosen as a Supreme court justice, what constitutional restrictions prevented women from being appointed to the high court? A) Women did not have the right to vote B) The Constitution stipulated that Supreme Court justices are selected from "male citizens, at least 35 years of age..." C) Supreme Court justices must be selected from current and former circuit court judges, and prior to Sandra Day O'Connor, none of them were women. D) There were no constitutional restrictions
The Senate is a part of Congress, The Department of Education is a part of the executive branch
Below are a number of statements about the structure of the Federal Government under the Constitution. Check the ALL the boxes next to the ones that are TRUE. If all false, leave blank. A) The Senate is a part of Congress B) The President of the United States is also the President of the Senate C) The Department of Education is a part of the executive branch
States were unfairly dominated by an overbearing federal government, Congress had no mechanism for the effective enforcement of tax collection, Each state, large or small, had equal representation in the national congress
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY Which of the following were problems under the Articles of Confederation? A) States were unfairly dominated by an overbearing federal government B) Congress had no mechanism for the effective enforcement of tax collection C) Each state could print its own money D) Each state, large or small, had equal representation in the national congress
Treasury, Labor, Interior
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY Which of the following are cabinet level departments in the executive branch? A) Treasury B) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) C) Labor D) Interior E) Management and Budget F) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Removal from office
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. According to the Constitution, which of the following applies to a government official who has been impeached by the house and convicted by the senate: A) Fine B) Removal from office C) Imprisonment
at the discretion of the president
Cabinet members serve
unjust imprisonment
Congress cannot suspend a person's right to the writ of habeas corpus. This protects a person from A) high taxes B) cruel and unusual punishment C) unjust imprisonment D) self incrimination
State legislatures
Democracy exists along a spectrum, and political systems, even democratic ones, can tend toward "more democracy" or "less democracy." To illustrate this, while U.S. senators are currently chosen directly by the people of each state, between 1787 and 1913 U.S. senators were chosen, not by the people directly, but by A) Other senators B) The executive branch C) The electoral college D) State legislatures E) During this period there was no senate
The Federalist Papers
During arguments over ratification, many prominent patriots were staunchly against ratification, including Patrick Henry, George Mason and future president James Monroe. Those in favor of ratification were equally passionate. The articles written by those advocating ratification of the Constitution were later published as a collection entitled: A) The Federalist Papers B) Our National Compact C) Courage of our Convictions D) We the People E) Chronicles of the Founders
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During the last decade, many Supreme Court decisions have been nearly evenly split. How many justices serve on the Federal Supreme Court? A) 5 B) 8 C) 9 D) 11 E) 12
The House
Impeachment and trial as specified in the Constitution is a two-part process. While in everyday speech, we often use "impeachment" to refer to removal from office, technically to impeach an official means to formally accuse, similar to an indictment in criminal court. Once impeached, officials are then tried in a special impeachment trial. According to the Constitution the "sole power of impeachment" belongs to: A) The House B) The Senate C) The Supreme Court D) The president E) The chief justice
refuses to testify against himself
In a courtroom, when an accused man invokes the Fifth Amendment , he A) refuses to testify against himself B) refuses to be tried again C) demands a grand jury D) wants to appeal his case
Approval of at least nine states and was narrowly achieved after months of intense political maneuvering by those in favor of, and those against, the new Constitution.
In order to go into effect, the new Constitution drafted by the convention was required to be ratified by A) Approval of two-thirds of the existing Congress. B) Approval of at least nine states and passed easily. C) Approval of at least nine states and was narrowly achieved after months of intense political maneuvering by those in favor of, and those against, the new Constitution. D) Approval of all 13 states. E) No one. Article VII includes a self-ratifying clause.
does not have the power to increase the number of justices
In response to the Supreme Court's striking down many of Franklin Roosevelt's new deal initiatives to help the country out of the great depression, FDR devised a plan which critics called a plan to "pack the court", which involved adding one supreme court justice to the bench for every one over 70 years old in 1937, for a total of 15. According to the Constitution, the president: A) has the power to increase the number of justices under Article II B) has the power to increase the number of justices, but only with the "advice and consent" of the senate C) was given this power by amendment only after FDR's death D) does not have the power to increase the number of justices
A) How much power should be given to the new government? B) How should large and small states be represented?
MULTIPLE ANSWER: Mark ALL the statements below that represent MAJOR debates at the constitutional convention. If none, leave blank: A) How much power should be given to the new government? B) How should large and small states be represented? C) Who should be the new president? D) How should the war with England be conducted? E) Should English be the national language?
C) The president can veto bills passed by congress E) The senate confirms nominees for federal judgeships
MULTIPLE ANSWER: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. IF NONE APPLY, LEAVE BLANK. Checks and Balances:A system by which each branch of the federal government limits the power of the other branches. Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances within the federal government? A) Congress can regulate industry B) Governors can pardon federal prisoners C) The president can veto bills passed by congress D) The Supreme Court can impeach members of congress E) The senate confirms nominees for federal judgeships
Congress
The "elastic clause" in Article I, section 8, potentially expands the power of A) Congress B) The president C) The federal courts D) The treasury department E) The states
1787
The 55 delegates to the constitutional convention argued about, compromised over, and finally agreed upon a written Constitution for the United States during a sweltering summer in: A) 1717 B) 1776 C) 1787 D) 1887 E) 1907
Establishing an official religion for the United States
The Bill of Rights explicitly prohibits: A) Prayer in public school B) Discrimination based on race, sex, or religion C) The president from vetoing a line item in a spending bill D) The ownership of guns by private individuals E) Establishing an official religion for the United States
Freedom of religion, speech
The First Amendment protects which of the following rights: A) The right to bear arms B) The right to a speedy and public trial C) Freedom from self-incrimination D) Freedom of religion E) Freedom of speech F) Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
established the courts power of judicial review
The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison (1803) is considered a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case because it
is a constitutionally mandated assembly that elects the president
The United States Electoral College: A) trains those aspiring for higher political office B) was established to supervise the first televised presidential debates C) is otherwise known as the U.S. Congress D) is a constitutionally mandated assembly that elects the president E) was ruled undemocratic by the Supreme Court
The equal protection clause of the 14th amendment
The crucial portion of the Constitution in deciding Brown v. Board of Education and which became the foundation for protecting civil rights was: A) The due process clause of the 5th amendment B) The freedom of speech clause of the 1st amendment C) The privileges and immunities clause of Article 4 D) The equal protection clause of the 14th amendment E) The right to vote clause of the 19th amendment
None of the above
The original Constitution A) Prohibited slavery B) Prohibited the importation of slaves C) Strongly condemned the practice of slavery D) Agreed on a future date after which slavery would be prohibited E) None of the above
The judicial branch may, when proper suit is brought, review the constitutionality of actions of the legislature and the executive branch
The principle of judicial review means that: A) The executive and legislative branches may review candidates for the judiciary B) The judicial branch may, when proper suit is brought, review the constitutionality of actions of the legislature and the executive branch C) The Department of Justice may review actions of the federal and state governments D) The Congressional Judicial Review Board may review bills prior to floor action E) The Senate Judicial Committee acts as a check on the executive branch
appellate jurisdiction
The vast majority of the Supreme Court's workload involves: A) original jurisdiction B) appellate jurisdiction C) advisory opinions D) resolving disputes between the executive and legislative branches
Alexander Hamilton
Three fervent supporters of the Constitution wrote passionate newspaper articles urging ratification of the Constitution. These articles were later collected under the title "The Federalist Papers". The authors were James Madison, John Jay (later first Chief Justice of the U.S.) and A) Abraham Lincoln B) John Adams C) Thomas Jefferson D) Alexander Hamilton E) Jefferson Davis
a majority in both the House and Senate
To pass, a bill must be approved by A) a majority in both the House and Senate B) a majority in the House only C) a 2/3 majority in both House and Senate D) a 2/3 majority in the House only E) 3/4 of the state legislatures
preamble
Where in the Constitution is the idea found that the new government is to form a more perfect union? A) The Preamble B) The Bill of Rights C) Article I D) The bibliography E) The 5th amendment
State laws cannot conflict with the Constitution
Which of the following is a constraint on state law? A) state laws cannot conflict with the Constitution B) state laws must be uniform nationally C) state laws must be approved by the Supreme Court D) all of the above E) none of the above
Kamala Harris Diane Feinstein
Who are California's two currently serving U.S. Senators?
Delegates from states wherein slavery was perceived to be essential to the state economy vowed to vote against ratification of any constitution that contained such a provision.
Why didn't the founders, who proclaimed the doctrine of inalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, make freedom from slavery a basic right in the Constitution? A) Because none of the convention delegates were slaves, the issue didn't come up B) The proposal to do so was repeatedly voted down in the convention. C) Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration, was the only real advocate for the end of slavery, and he was in France at the time of the convention. D) Delegates from states wherein slavery was perceived to be essential to the state economy vowed to vote against ratification of any constitution that contained such a provision.
the president of the united states
commander-in-chief of the u.s. armed forces is:
ruth bader ginsburg, elena kagan, stephen bryer
current supreme court justices
the bill of rights
eighth amendment's guarantee of freedom from cruel and unusual punishment is a part of a) article I b) the free speech amendment c) the bill of rights d) the articles of confederation e) the elastic clause
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minimum number of electoral votes a state can have is
their arguments helped lead to the adoption of the bill of rights
what impact did the anti-federalists have on the united states constitution?
there was no national executive or judiciary
which of the following best describes the organization of the national government under articles of confederation a) national government was essentially the same as under the constitution b) there was no national legislature c) there was no national government d) there was no national executive or judiciary
the federalist papers
articles published in newspapers to urge ratification of constitution were later collected in a volume entitled
The 14th Amendment
By wording the first amendment to read "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press..." the Constitution specifically prohibits CONGRESS from making such laws. What keeps states from making such laws? A) The 2nd amendment B) The 14th amendment C) The "necessary and proper" clause D) The doctrine of e pluribus unum E) Nothing. States are permitted to make such laws
A conference committee of members from both chambers writes a compromise bill, which is returned to both chambers for approval
Common scenario: As a bill moves through Congress, changes are made by one chamber that result in the passage of a bill similar to, but not identical with, one that is passed in the other chamber. What happens next? A) The Supreme Court reviews both versions for legality. B) the House rules committee reviews both and sends one to the Senate for approval C) the attorney general reviews both and sends one to the states for approval D) A conference committee of members from both chambers writes a compromise bill, which is returned to both chambers for approval E) The president reviews both and chooses which he or she will sign
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Every member of the House of Representatives stands for election every ______ years. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6 E) 10
The First Amendment
Freedom of religion. Freedom of the press. Freedom of speech. Freedom of assembly. These freedoms are guarenteed in which part of the Constitution? A) Preamble B) The elastic clause C) Article VIII, the rights clause D) The First Amendment E) Not in the Constitution. They come from the Declaration of Independence
Under the Constitution
George Washington served as president A) Under the Articles of Confederation B) Under the Constitution C) Under both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
in the opposite way. Specific grants of power are assigned to the federal government. Non-specified powers are reserved to the states.
Germany's federal system provides specific grants of power to the (states) while non-specified powers and functions are reserved to the national or federal government. The American federal system apportions power: A in the same way B in the opposite way. Specific grants of power are assigned to the federal government. Non-specified powers are reserved to the states. C in the same way, but in the American system, actions of the federal government can be vetoed by the states. D in a completely different way. The American Constitution grants power to the federal government, which in turn assigns specific powers to the states
is 12 to 23 people that decide if evidence warrants a trial
Grand jury: A) is the legal name for a trial jury B) is 12 to 23 people that decide if evidence warrants a trial C) is another name for the Supreme Court D) is a device used in TV shows but has no basis in the Constitution E) is a jury that completes its task and renders a verdict
National government too weak, No national judiciary, Ineffective mechanisms for tax collection
Identify the major problems with the Articles of Confederation. A) National government too weak B) National government too strong C) No national legislature D) No national judiciary E) Ineffective mechanisms for tax collection
It may become a law it two-thirds of both houses of Congress approve it
If the bill is "vetoed": A) It cannot become a law B) It may become a law if two-thirds of the Senate approves it C) It may become a law it two-thirds of both houses of Congress approve it D) It may become a law if the Supreme Court approves it
3, 1, 2 (sex 19th, eighteen 26th, race color 15th)
Please place the following amendments to the Constitution in chronological order of their ratification. 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. 2. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. 3. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Lack of a Bill of Rights
THE FOLLOWING TWO QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT THE DEBATES OVER RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION During the ratification debates, supporters of the document drafted at the convention called themselves "Federalists" and called opponents of the new governmental structure created by the document "Anti-Federalists". Some of the most ardent Anti-Federalists, such as George Mason were delegates at the convention. Indeed, 16 of the 55 delegates to the Convention refused to sign the document. The Anti-Federalists opposition to the new constitution was based primarily on: A) lack of a bill of rights B) lack of a solution to the slavery problem C) inability to define the nation's boundaries D) lack of a solution to the Indian problem E) inability to decide on a location for the nation's capital
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The 26th amendment to the Constitution (1971) lowered the voting age to: A) 25 B) 21 C) 20 D) 19 E) 18
Cabinet nominations must be confirmed by the senate
The Constitution specifies what check on the president's selection of cabinet members? A) Cabinet members must be evenly balanced between republicans and democrats B) Cabinet members are subject to diversity and affirmative action quotas C) Cabinet nominations must be confirmed by the senate D) There are no checks on who the president selects
Not ratified by the states
The Equal Rights Amendment was approved by Congress in 1972. Why was it not added to the Constitution? A) Vetoed by the president B) Not ratified by the states C) Not approved by the House of Representatives D) Struck down by the Supreme Court
wins a majority of the electoral votes
The President is elected if he or she: A) wins a majority of the electoral votes B) wins a majority of the popular votes C) wins all of the States' votes D) wins 50%+ 1 of the congressional votes
Constitutional mandate of six year terms for Senators, so only 1/3 of senators would be up for election each two year election cycle
The framers were ambivalent about democracy and set up a number of roadblocks to popular sovereignty. One such technique the framers hoped would prevent takeovers of Congress by transitory and unstable popular majorities was: A) Constitutional mandate of six year terms for Senators, so only 1/3 of senators would be up for election each two year election cycle B) Explicit constitutional requirement that only white male landowners over age 25 could vote C) Specifying that the Supreme Court exercises review of all Congress' decisions. D) Creating a powerful executive branch with the power to remove members of congress.
Nomination by the President
The next two questions are about the two step process by which Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges are selected. What is the first step? A) Indictment by a grand jury B) Nomination by the Chief Justice C) Nomination by the Attorney General D) Nomination by the President E) Appointment by the Solicitor General
The judicial branch may review actions of the legislature and the executive branch
The principle of judicial review means that: A) The executive and legislative branches may review candidates for the judiciary B) The judicial branch may review actions of the legislature and the executive branch C) The Department of Justice may review actions of the federal and state governments D) The Congressional Judicial Review Board may review bills prior to floor action E) The Senate Judicial Committee acts as a check on the executive and judicial branches
the government to buy private property for public use
The right of eminent domain allows A) the governor to appoint state officials B) the state assembly to make laws for local governments C) the government to buy private property for public use D) the police to search a house without a warrant E) the president to preview congressional action
I, IV and V only
Webster's defines a democracy as "a government by the people, especially: rule of the majority. A government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, usually involving periodically held free elections." A perennial problem for majoritarian democracies is protecting the rights of those of the minority opinion. In our constitutional system, which of the following are MOST likely to protect the rights of those of a minority opinion? I. The first 10 amendments II. Democratic elections III. The electoral college IV. The many potential roadblocks on the route from bill to federal law (e.g. rejection in committee, House, Senate, veto, override, etc.) V. Judicial review of legislation A) I, II, and III only B) II and III only C) II only D) I, IV and V only
State governor
When a vacancy occurs in the Senate (e.g. from death or disability), the ______________________ appoints someone to fill the office until the next general election. A) Federal Election Commission B) President pro tempore of the Senate C) President D) Chief justice E) State governor
Determination of who could vote in national elections was left up to the states
When the Constitution was ratified in 1788, the right to vote was extended to whom? A) All citizens B) All white males C) All white males of legal age D) All white males of legal age who owned a specified amount of property E) Determination of who could vote in national elections was left up to the states
All powers not specifically assigned to the national government are reserved to the states or to the people.
Which of the following best describes the apportionment of power between the state and national governments in the United States? A) Any action by the national government can be rescinded by the states. B) States may exercise only those powers delegated to them by the national government C) All powers not specifically assigned to the states are reserved to the the national government. D) All powers not specifically assigned to the national government are reserved to the states or to the people.
Declaration of Independence 1776/ Articles of Confederation 1781/ US Constitution 1789/ Bill of Rights 1791
Which of the following is in correct chronological order? A) Declaration of Independence/ Bill of Rights/ Articles of Confederation/ US Constitution/ B) Bill of Rights/ US Constitution/ Declaration of Independence/ Articles of Confederation C) Articles of Confederation/ Declaration of Independence/ Bill of Rights/ US Constitution D) Declaration of Independence/ Articles of Confederation/ US Constitution/ Bill of Rights E) Bill of Rights/ Articles of Confederation/ Declaration of Independence/ US Constitution
Declaration of Independence/ Articles of Confederation/ US Constitution/ Bill of Rights
Which of the following is in correct chronological order? A) Declaration of Independence/ Bill of Rights/ Articles of Confederation/ US Constitution/ B) Bill of Rights/ US Constitution/ Declaration of Independence/ Articles of Confederation C) Articles of Confederation/ Declaration of Independence/ Bill of Rights/ US Constitution D) Declaration of Independence/ Articles of Confederation/ US Constitution/ Bill of Rights E) Bill of Rights/ Articles of Confederation/ Declaration of Independence/ US Constitution
The Constitution left voting eligibility up to the states. Before 1920 any state could let women vote and many did. The 19th amendment merely made voting a national right that no state thereafter could abridge or deny.
Which of the following is true about women and voting in the U.S.? A) The Constitution specifies that only male citizens can vote, therefore, before the 19th amendment in 1920, women in the U.S. were constitutionally barred from voting. B) The Constitution specifies that only male citizens can vote, therefore, before the 14th amendment, ratified in 1865, women in the U.S. were constitutionally barred from voting. C) The Constitution left voting eligibility up to the states. Before 1920 any state could let women vote and many did. The 19th amendment merely made voting a national right that no state thereafter could abridge or deny.
to negotiate treaties
Which one of these powers does NOT belong to the Congress A)to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states B) to issue money C) to declare war D) to raise and support armies E) to negotiate treaties
To determine how many representatives each state receives in the House of Representatives.
Why does the Constitution require a census? A) It was considered the best way to monitor Americans' changing political views. B) Because a tally of the population of every country is required by the United Nations. C) To determine how many representatives each state receives in the House of Representatives. D) To insure accurate demographic data tabulation, such as births/deaths, immigration, etc. E) Because the fahrenheit system, used under the Articles of Confederation, didn't work.
support the constitution
all federal and state officers must swear to
due process of law
the 5th amendment implies that the death penalty cannot be rendered without
none of the above
the Constitution requires that federal judges meet what formal requirement to be appointed? a) must be forty or older b) must have graduated from nationally accredited law school c) must pass civil service exam d) none
