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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"
- 41. Multiple Choicewhich government plan at the constitutional convention called for a bicameral legislature with BOTH houses being based solely on population?The Great CompromiseThe 3/5 CompromiseThe New Jersey PlanThe Virginia Plan
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat aspect of the Great Compromise did the heavily populated states find most appealing?The SenateThe House of RepresentativesThe decision to establish a unicameral legislatureThe decision allowing Congress to regulate trade
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which statement below represents why the southern states wanted their slaves to count as people in their state's overall population count?
Having slaves count in their population count would give the southern states more representatives in Congress
The southern states wanted the slaves to have the freedom to vote in the elections so they wanted to count them as people
Having slaves count in their population count would give the southern states an advantage in choosing the president
The southern states wanted the slaves to count as people because it would give them an advantage in choosing the Supreme Court justices so they could keep slavery
- 44. Multiple Choice
The Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution states that "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States... and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land"
What does the inclusion of this clause imply about the founders view of federalism in the US Constitution?
The founders believed the state governments should be supreme when making laws for the people
The founders believed the national government's powers should be dramatically limited and more should remain with the states
The founders believed the national government should be superior to the state governments in lawmaking
The founders believed the state governments should have the power to ignore or go against national laws they viewed unfair
- 45. Multiple Choice
"We just finished fighting a war against a king. We don't need another one, even if he is called the President." Who believed this?
Federalists
Antifederalists
- 46. Multiple Choice
"What this country needs is a strong central government that will end state rivalries and get us working together as a nation." Who believed this?
Federalists
Antifederalists
- 47. Multiple Choice
“It is unfair to presume that the representatives of the people will be tyrants in the federal government, but not the in the state government. If we are convinced that the federal government will pass laws that go against the interests of the people, then we should have no federal government at all. But if we unite, we can accomplish great things. ”
- 48. Multiple Choice
“We have no reason to eliminate our state governments, or think they are incapable of acting wisely. Our state governments should be the guardians of our rights and interests.”
- 49. Multiple Choice
"The first question that presents itself on the subject is, whether a confederated government be the best for the United States or not? Or in other words, whether the thirteen United States should be reduced to one great republic, governed by one legislature, and under the direction of one executive and judicial?...This is impossible. How can New York know of the matters of Massachusetts? The confederation will be killed by this Constitution, and we shall cease to be 13 republics governed by our state governments, we shall be under the almighty too powerful Constitutional government..."-Anti-Federalist Paper #1
Which statement below best reflects the purpose of the passage
To prove that a weak federal government should not have a judicial or executive branch
To prove that a strong federal government cannot effectively solve the problems of the states
To prove that having weak state governments can be effective for solving national problems
To prove that having three branches of government is ineffective in solving problems
- 50. Multiple Choice
Excerpt from Federalist No. 51 by James Madison (1788):
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this:
you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control
itself. A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience
has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions."
Based on this excerpt, how did Madison address concerns about a strong central government during the
ratification of the Constitution?
He argued that a strong central government was unnecessary and would lead to tyranny.
He called for a system of direct democracy to ensure that the people had ultimate control over the
government.
He emphasized the need for checks and balances within the government to prevent any one branch
from becoming too powerful.
He proposed that states should maintain all powers not expressly granted to the federal government.
- 51. Multiple Choice
Excerpt from Anti-Federalist Paper No. 1:
"We have felt the feebleness of the ties by which these United States are held together... and experience has taught us that no union can be durable, unless it is founded in justice and is equal."
Which two statements best describe the differing perspectives of Federalists and Anti-Federalists
regarding the structure of government?
Federalists believed in a strong central government to ensure stability and prevent the chaos of a weak
confederation.
Anti-Federalists supported the creation of a powerful executive branch to enforce national laws
without state interference.
Federalists argued for a Bill of Rights to limit the powers of the central government and protect
individual freedoms.
Anti-Federalists feared that a strong central government would lead to tyranny and demanded
protections for states’ rights.
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists agreed that the Articles of Confederation should remain the
guiding structure for the U.S. government.
- 52. Multiple Choice
"How far the clause in the eighth section (necessary and proper clause) of the first article may operate to do away all idea of confederated states and to effect an entire consolidation of the whole into one general government, it is impossible to say. The powers given by this article are very general and comprehensive, and it may receive a construction to justify the passing almost any law"
Anti-Federalist Viewpoint
Federalist Viewpoint
- 53. Multiple Choice
"In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the Supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction"
Which article is this quote found in?
Article VI
Article V
Article II
Article III
- 54. Multiple Choice
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law"
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
Amendment 6
Amendment 7
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following provides the best description for the rule of law?Elected officials are responsible for establishing the country's lawsThe citizens are free to protest against the national government and its lawsAll members of society must obey the lawThe laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following BEST illustrates the principle of republicanism?Congress overrides the president's veto with a 2/3 vote in both housesElected officials make decisions with the best interests of their constituents in mindThe people are free to petition the government and demand action on a specific issueDecisions about establishing high school graduation requirements are left in the hands of the states
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best explains the purpose of the equal protection clause?To ensure a more equal distribution of wealth throughout the entire populationTo ensure that everyone is given the same treatment under the ConstitutionTo provide separate but equal educational facilities for allTo make amends for past discrimination and reduce the impact of slavery
- 58. 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
- 59. Multiple ChoiceThe 4th amendment is most closely related to which of the following principles?Rule of LawSeparation of PowersFederalismDue Process
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would be an example of federalism?The development of a two-party political systemThe Supreme Court declares a law to be unconstitutionalThe Senate rejects a presidential appointmentStates are allowed to determine the requirements for teacher certification
- 61. Multiple ChoiceThe term "federalism" refers to which of the following characteristics of American government?The ability of each branch to restrain the power of the othersThe focus on protecting individual rightsThe Court's power to declare a law unconstitutionalThe division of power between the national government & the states
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment features the "equal protection" clause?13th14th15th18th
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is an example of federalism?Supreme Court justices are appointed by the PresidentThe Senate has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the PresidentThe national government is responsible for coining moneyImpeachment charges must be initiated by the House of Representatives
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