Unit 1
It could be argued that a system of majority rule could:
A Provide little time for fair and frequent elections
B Give additional power to minority populations
C Be unfair to a large percentage of the population
D Prevent people from voicing their opinions
C Be unfair to a large percentage of the population
One way Congress can check the President's power is by —
A impeaching federal judges
B rejecting treaties the President has negotiated
C issuing pardons to convicted persons
D vetoing legislation
D vetoing legislation
Difference between Senate and House
Answer may vary
Role of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws/Determine Constitutionality
The amendment many people consider to be the most important
1st
Why were people opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?
People were afraid that a stronger national government would harm rights and weaken states.
Purpose of Checks and Balances.
Limit power of other branches
Most state legislatures are organized similarly to the national legislature. Which of the following statements best describes the legislatures of states like Missouri which are modeled after the US Congress?
A A unicameral legislature based on population.
B A bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives and a Senate of equal size.
C A bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives and a Senate appointed by the governor.
D A bicameral legislature with a larger House of Representatives and a smaller Senate, both elected by the people.
D A bicameral legislature with a larger House of Representatives and a smaller Senate, both elected by the people.
How long does a Justice serve for?
Life
Miranda vs. Arizona addresses what issue?
Rights of the Accused
The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise both dealt with:
A The admission of Western states
B Voting rights for various groups
C Representation of states in Congress
D The territorial expansion of slavery
B Voting rights for various groups
The President can do everything except what
A. Declare War
B. Enforce Laws
C. Protect the Border
D. Suggest Legislation
A. Declare War
Legislative powers that are NOT specifically listed but are used to carry out expressed powers are called —
A implied powers
B reserved powers
C expressed powers
D concurrent powers
A implied powers
Which Supreme Court decision is described below?
• Occurred during the Marshall Court
• Established doctrine of judicial review
• Made Supreme Court's role in government clearer
• Allowed the Court to determine if laws are constitutional
• Expanded the power of the Supreme Court
A McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
B Marbury v. Madison (1803)
C Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)
D Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
B Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Explain the Supremacy Clause
Fed law is superior to State laws.
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea
that people are the source of government?
A ". . . deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
B ". . . governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."
C ". . . that all men are created equal . . . "
D ". . . all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights . . . "
C ". . . that all men are created equal . . . "
This person is the Executive leader of a state.
The Governor
What is a reserved power?
Power that is reserved for the states
What is the purpose of an appellate court?
Decide if a lower court's decision was correct.
Explain process of Impeachment?
House passes articles of impeachment. Senate hears case and votes to convict.
What were the Federalist Papers?
Series of essays that sought to convince states to ratify the Constitution.
Who becomes the President if the both the President and VP cannot fill the role?
Speaker of the House
What is Missouri's legislative branch called?
General Assembly
What is Missouri's highest court called?
State Supreme Court
What is a census?
10 year population survey