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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following did the Constitution help strengthen?Powers of the states relative to the federal governmentThe economic powers of the federal governmentThe powers of the states with regard to treaty makingAll of these
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat allows for the Constitution to be a flexible document?The amendment processThe enumerated powersThe delegated powersThe impeachment process
- 3. Multiple ChoiceGives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes.Supremacy ClauseFull Faith and Credit ClausePrivileges and Immunities ClauseCommerce Clause
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), how has the Commerce Clause been interpreted over time?Very strictly, thus limiting federal powerLimiting to both the state and national governmentsVery broadly, thus increasing federal powerStrongly in favor of state's rights
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a basic principle of the Constitution?Separation of PowersEducation for CitizensChecks and BalancesFederalism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a basic principle of the Constitution?Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentThe right to legal representation for persons accused of crimesJudicial Review
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich basic principle of the Constitution was established in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?Judicial ReviewFederalismChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a country with a unitary political system?The United StatesGreat BritainCanadaAustralia
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a country with a federal system of government?Great BritainFranceThe United StatesChina
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the closest modern approximation to a confederation?NAFTAThe World Health OrganizationUNICEFThe European Union
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich political set up most approximates the U.S. system of government?A representative republicDirect democracySocialist democracyA parliamentary republic
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow does the Constitution get amended?A majority of Congress followed by signature of the PresidentA 2/3rds majority of Congress followed by signature of the PresidentA 2/3rds majority of Congress followed by ratification from 3/4s of the statesA 3/4ths majority of Congress followed by ratification from 2/3rds of the states
- 13. Multiple ChoiceFederal law taking precedence over state laws when there is a conflict refers to which constitutional clause?Commerce ClauseSupremacy ClauseFull Faith and Credit ClausePrivileges and Immunities Clause
- 14. Multiple ChoiceStates honoring each other's laws and records refers to which constitutional clause?Commerce ClauseSupremacy ClausePrivileges and Immunities ClauseFull Faith and Credit Clause
- 15. Multiple ChoiceStates not discriminating against residents from other states refers to which constitutional clause?Commerce ClauseSupremacy ClausePrivileges and Immunities ClauseFull Faith and Credit Clause
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