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- 1. Multiple Choicewhich term refers to powers given to state governments but NOT to the national government?enumerated powersseparation of powerschecks and balancesreserved powers
- 2. Multiple Choicewhich term refers to powers held by both the state governments and the national government?reserved powersenumerated powersnon-enumerated powersconcurrent powers
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich term refers to a court order allowing the police to search and seize a person's items for a criminal investigation?indictmentgrand jurysearch warrantsubpoena
- 4. Multiple Choicethe "necessary and proper" clause allows Congress to exercise more powers than those that are listed in the Constitution, what is the term for these powers?wartime powersimplied powersunconstitutional powersjudicial powers
- 5. Multiple Choicewhat is the group of people chosen by state legislatures to select the president and vice president?the senatehouse of representativesthe federalistselectoral college
- 6. Multiple Choicewhat keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?checks and balancesimplied powersrule of lawpopular sovereignty
- 7. Multiple Choicewhich branch of government makes laws and spends money appropriately for the country?Executive branchLegislative branchJudicial branchBicameral branch
- 8. Multiple Choicewhich branch of government carries out and enforces the laws of the land?Executive branchLegislative branchJudicial branchBicameral branch
- 9. Multiple Choicewhich branch of government interprets the meaning of laws that have been passed?Executive branchLegislative branchJudicial branchBicameral branch
- 10. Multiple Choicethe first ten amendments to the constitution are known as what?the preambleArticle IArticle IIBill of Rights
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich article deals with rules and powers of the Judicial branch?Article IArticle IIArticle IIIArticle IV
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich article deals with the rules and powers of the Legislative branch?Article IArticle IIArticle IIIArticle IV
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich article spells out the process for how the Constitution can be amended?Article IVArticle VArticle VIArticle VII
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich article explains that the Constitution and all laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the landArticle IVArticle VArticle VIArticle VII
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich article explains the ratification process and how nine of the thirteen states must ratify the Constitution before it takes effect?Article IVArticle VArticle VIArticle VII
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich article deals with the rules and powers of the Executive branch?Article IArticle IIArticle IIIArticle IV
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich article deals with the states and explains how states must respect laws of other states?Article IIIArticle IVArticle VArticle VII
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these groups is a part of the Judicial Branch?President and Vice PresidentSupreme CourtThe SenateState Governors
- 19. Multiple ChoiceNo double jeopardy; cannot be forced to testify against yourself in a criminal trial; cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law2nd amendment3rd amendment4th amendment5th amendment
- 20. Multiple Choicesays that authorities cannot search a suspect's property without a search warrant given to them by a judge4th amendment5th amendment6th amendment7th amendment
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIn a civil lawsuit where one party is suing another for damages, this amendment says that it is the right of either party to request that a jury be present during the trial6th amendment7th amendment8th amendment9th amendment
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThis states that American citizens have many more rights than what the Constitution lists, known as non-enumerated rights7th amendment8th amendment9th amendment10th amendment
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following issues falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of the federal government?Counterfeit moneyTeaching certificationsGun laws and regulationsDrivers' licenses
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIf the accused decides not to take the stand (testify) during a criminal trial, he/she has taken advantage of:the right of legal privacy protectionthe right to legal representationthe protection against self-incriminationthe protections offered by the 8th amendment
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle is featured in the 10th amendment to the US Constitution?FederalismRepublicanismChecks & BalancesPopular Sovereignty
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe principles of checks & balances, federalism, and separation of powers were emphasized in the Constitution because the framers of the document were:afraid of establishing a national government with too much powerinterested in making the states more powerful than they were under the Articles of Confederationhopeful they could expand the democratic process and increase participation in governmentafraid the national government's debt would increase and cause serious problems
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe primary function of due process is to:increase the political power of all citizenscreate laws establishing severe punishments for repeat offendersban evidence not obtained with a proper warrantmake sure all citizens are treated fairly by the government, law enforcement, and the courts
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe 4th amendment is most closely related to which of the following principles?Rule of LawSeparation of PowersFederalismDue Process
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would be classified as a due process violation?Pleading the 5thWaiving your right to a lawyerBeing denied the opportunity to call a witness on your behalfBeing asked to serve on a jury
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle did the framers of the Constitution utilize in order to develop a stronger union than what was formed by the Articles of Confederation?FederalismConsent of the GovernedRule of LawPopular Sovereignty
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe structure of our national government is best explained by which part or section of the Constitution?The PreambleThe ArticlesThe AmendmentsArticle I
- 32. Multiple ChoiceA judge determining a sentence (punishment) is an example of how laws are:madeinterpretedenforcedexecute
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe power of which of the following was limited by the 10th amendment?the statesthe Presidentthe Supreme Courtthe national government
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following amendments is not related to the expansion of suffrage?13th15th19th26th
- 35. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following protect our due process rights with the exception of the:3rd amendment4th amendment5th amendment14th amendment
- 36. Multiple Choice
The passage of the 26th amendment (changed the voting age from 21 to 18) had the greatest impact on which of the following principles?
Popular SovereigntyFederalismDue ProcessSeparation of Powers - 37. Multiple Choice
The government's power to lay and collect taxes is best categorized as which type of power?
Reserved Power
Expressed (Enumerated) Power
Implied Power
Concurrent Power
- 38. Multiple Choice
The national government's power to create storage facilities for nuclear waste is most likely which type of power?
Reserved Power
Expressed (Enumerated) Power
Implied Power
Concurrent Power
- 39. Multiple Choice
The term "suffrage" in the context of the Constitution is best defined as
Suffering endured by African Americans
Suffering endured by women
voting rights
state's rights
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of the following amendments changed the structure of the government
5th Amendment "no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury"
22nd Amendment "no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice"
6th Amendment "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial"
19th Amendment "the rights of citizens to vote shall not be abridged or denied based on the account of sex"
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