Lesson 1
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution primarily addresses the structure and powers of the legislative branch?
Article I
How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified as of now?
27
What was one of the primary reasons the Founders chose federalism over a strong central government?
They wanted to allow local governments more control in order to address local needs and concerns.
What does the Constitution require the National Government to guarantee to every State?
A Republican Form of Government
First 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Bill of rights
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
To introduce the fundamental goals and purposes of the Constitution
What was the time limit that congress set for the ratification of the 18th amendment?
Seven years
What is a characteristic of federalism?
Each level of government operates through its own agencies and officials.
Both the national and state governments have their own set of powers and responsibilities.
A written constitution divides government powers on a territorial basis.
Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of the federal government concerning domestic violence?
To guarantee protection against internal disorder when a state cannot manage it on its own.
Abolished slavery
13th Amendment
How does the U.S. Constitution ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
By creating a system of checks and balances where each branch can limit the powers of the others
What is one of the methods for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Proposal by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress
Proposal by a national convention called by Congress
Proposal by a national convention ratified by state conventions
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment in the context of federalism?
To reserve powers not granted to the National Government to the States.
According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, what was required for a territory to become a state?
It had to create a constitution and provide it to Congress for approval.
Ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcohol
18th Amendment
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution describes the process for amending the document?
Article V
Which amendment process was used for the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition?
Proposed by Congress and ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the states
Give an example of a power that is shared between the National Government and the States?
Levying and collecting taxes
What is a key characteristic of Categorical Grants?
They require states to use the funds only for specific purposes and often include detailed conditions.
Granted voting rights to slaves
15th Amendment
What was the primary reason for establishing a bicameral legislature in the U.S. Constitution?
To provide equal representation for all states in the Senate and proportional representation in the House
What is a method of constitutional change other than formal amendments?
Key decisions of the Supreme Court
Actions taken by the President
Passage of basic legislation by Congress
Tradition
Party affiliation
According to the Supremacy Clause, which of the following is the highest form of law in the United States?
The U.S. Constitution
What does the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Constitution prohibit?
States from making unreasonable distinctions between their residents and non-residents.
Forbids congress from raising their own pay.
27th Amendment