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- 1. Multiple ChoiceFederalism is the idea that power is...Held only by the Federal GovernmentHeld only by the State GovernmentsShared between Three Branches of GovernmentShared between Federal and State Governments
- 2. Multiple ChoiceCollect TaxesFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMaintain Armed ForcesFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEstablish and Maintain SchoolsFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 5. Multiple ChoiceConduct ElectionsFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?1st Amendment2nd Amendment9th Amendment10th Amendment
- 7. Multiple ChoiceCoin MoneyFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 8. Multiple ChoiceEstablish CourtsFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA system in which power is shared between the federal and state governments is called...Judicial SystemChecks and BalancesFederal SystemBicameral System
- 10. Multiple ChoiceNegotiate Treaties with Foreign NationsFederal PowerState PowerConcurrent (Shared by Both)
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from theNecessary and Proper ClauseSupremacy ClauseRelative ClauseSanta Clause
- 12. Multiple ChoicePowers that are not given to the Federal government areimplied powersexpressed powersreserved powerssuper powers
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe power to tax is a(n)implied powerconcurrent powerreserved powerabused power
- 14. Multiple Choice
The power to print money is a(n)
reserved power
concurrent power
implied
enumerated power
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe power to run public schools is a(n)concurrent powerexpressed powerreserved powerimplied power
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe division of power between a central government and state governments is calledThe United Statesthe Supremacy Clausethe Necessary and Proper Clausefederalism
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Supremacy Clause states that
state laws are superior to federal laws
federal laws are superior to state laws
enumerated powers are superior to implied powers
Georgia is superior to Auburn
- 18. Multiple Choice
Powers that the federal government shares with state governments are called
reserved
implied
concurrent
enumerated
- 19. Multiple Choice
Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution
enumerated
reserved
implied
concurrent
- 20. Multiple Choice
Powers of Congress that are not stated in the Constitution are
reserved
enumerated
concurrent
implied
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe second and final attempt to write a document that would govern the United StatesArticles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceConstitutionPreamble
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho APPOINTS federal judges?the Senatethe Presidentstate governorsthe House of Representatives
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho APPROVES or CONFIRMS federal judges?the Senatethe Presidentstate governorsthe House of Representatives
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich group serves LIFE TERMS?the Senatethe Presidentfederal judgesthe House of Representatives
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho can OVERRIDE a president's veto?Congressthe Vice Presidentthe Supreme Courtthe House of Representatives
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat vote is needed to override a President's veto?2/33/41/23/5
- 27. Multiple ChoicePardons are the President's check on thejudicial branchlegislative branchexecutive branchstates
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWho actually PASSES laws?judicial branchlegislative branchexecutive branchstates
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhose job is it to interpret and apply the laws?judicial branchlegislative branchexecutive branchstates
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhose job is it to implement laws?judicial branchlegislative branchexecutive branchstates
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe president does all of these EXCEPTenforce the lawsinterpret the lawsimplement the lawsexecute the laws
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich clause created the idea of IMPLIED powers for the national government?Necessary and Proper ClauseSupremacy Clause10th amendmentEqual Protection Clause
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich clause states that federal laws override state laws if they conflict?Necessary and Proper ClauseSupremacy Clause10th amendmentEqual Protection Clause
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich clause reserves all other powers not given to the national government to the states?Necessary and Proper ClauseSupremacy Clause10th amendmentEqual Protection Clause
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich powers belong ONLY to the national government?enumeratedreservedconcurrentpolice
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich powers belong ONLY to the state governments?enumeratedreservedconcurrentpolice
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich powers are SHARED by the national and state governments?enumeratedreservedconcurrentpolice
- 38. Multiple ChoiceLevying taxes is a(n) [ ] power.enumeratedreservedconcurrentpolice
- 39. Multiple ChoiceBuilding schools and conducting elections are [ ] powers.enumeratedreservedconcurrentpolice
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWho actually passes or approves the budget?the Presidentthe Senatethe Houseboth houses of Congress
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWho IMPEACHES federal officials?the Presidentthe Senatethe Houseboth houses of Congress
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWho holds the TRIAL for federal officials?the Presidentthe Senatethe Houseboth houses of Congress
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWho can declare laws unconstitutional?the Presidentthe Senatethe Housefederal courts
- 44. Multiple Choicecan veto lawslegislativeexecutivejudicial
- 45. Multiple Choicecan impeach presidentlegislativeexecutivejudicial
- 46. Multiple Choicecan impeach judgeslegislativeexecutivejudicial
- 47. Multiple Choicecan declare laws unconstitutionallegislativeexecutivejudicial
- 48. Multiple Choicecan nominate judgeslegislativeexecutivejudicial
- 49. Multiple Choiceincludes president, vice president and cabinetlegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 50. Multiple Choiceofficials can serve for lifelegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 51. Multiple Choiceincludes Supreme Courtlegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 52. Multiple Choiceincludes Congresslegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 53. Multiple Choiceincludes the Senatelegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 54. Multiple Choiceinterprets lawslegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 55. Multiple Choicemakes lawslegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 56. Multiple Choicecan declare president's actions unconstitutionallegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branch
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?separation of powerfederalismindividual rightchecks and balances
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?Popular SovereigntyJudicial ReviewLimited GovernmentSeparation of Powers
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhat Principle says the people are in charge?Popular SovereigntyJudicial ReviewLimited GovernmentSeparation of Powers
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat principle says the Legislative and the Executive branches have different jobs?Checks and BalancesFederalismSeparation of PowersLimited Government
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat is "checks and balances?"Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.The people elect their leaders.The people are in charge.The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)
- 62. Multiple ChoiceLet's say that a congressional bill to outlaw assault weapons has been vetoed by the president, but both houses are voting on the bill again, in hopes that they can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote. What is this an example of?Checks and BalancesIndividual RightsFederalismSeparation of Powers
- 63. Multiple ChoiceThe president appoints judges to the court but senate has to approve of them. This is an example of which constitutional principle?Checks and BalancesSeparation of PowersLimited GovernmentRepublicanism
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThe Rule of Law says that everybody has to follow the same laws, even members of the government. This is an example of which principle?Civil RightsLimited GovernmentDemocracyOligarchy
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch decides what a law means?LegislativeExecutiveJudicial
- 66. Multiple ChoiceMeans that nobody is above the law.Separation of PowersConsent of the GovernedRights of the MinorityRule of Law
- 67. Multiple ChoiceFederalism is an important principle becauseIt gives the federal government all of the power it wantsIt gives the state governments power to ignore federal lawsIt gives the federal government power but says they have to share some with the statesAll 3 branches get power
- 68. Multiple ChoiceChecks and balances is important becauseNo branch can take over the governmentIt forces the branches to work togetherEach branch can limit each other's powerAll of the above
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhich proves we have a limited government?The Constitution defines the limits of those in power.The people are in charge.There is a bill of rights.The people vote for their leaders.
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhich newspaper headline shows the operation of the system of checks and balances?(a) “Senate Rejects President’s Choice of Supreme Court Justice”(b) “Florida to Gain Two Seats in the United States House of Representatives”(c) “Albany County Receives $4 Million from Congress for Transportation Development”(d) “New York State Rejects Federal Regulations on Drug Testing”
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