Goal 2: The Constitution

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100

Government is only given its only power by the consen tof the governted represents which principle of the Constitution? A. Popular Sovereignty B. Judicial Reveiw C. Federalism D. Separation of Powers

popular sovereignty

200

What was the first form of government for the newly independent states after the American Revolutionary War? A. The Articles of Confederation B. The Declaration of Independence C. The Bill of Rights D. The Magna Carta

The Articles of Confederation

300

Where is the purpose of the U.S Constitution found? A. The Amendments B. The Articles C. The Grievances D. The Preamble

The Preamble

400

Federalism can be best described by which of the following statements? A. People are the source of government power. B. Government is broken into several smaller government C. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. D. Each of the 3 branches of government limits the power of the others.

Government is broken into several smaller government

500

Which choice best describes the relationship between the three branches of government? A. Popular Sovereignty B. Expressed Powers C. Implied Powers D. Checks & Balances

Checks & Balances

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100

Which Article of the Constitution sets up the Judicial Branch and the Supreme Courts? A. Article one B. Article two C. Article three D. The Supreme Court was established through an act of Congress not found in the Constitution

Article three

200

How is the number of representatives determined for each state? A. Based on the voting rates of adults in each state. The higher the percentage, the more votes the state receives in Congress B. Bases on the US Census, which is taken every 10 years. C. Based on the physical size of the state D. Based on the number of registered voters in each state.

Bases on the US Census, which is taken every 10 years.

300

Which branch of government has the Speaker of the House as one of its officers? A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Parliament

Legislative

400

What is the name of powers stated in the US Constitution that are granted to the Federal Government? A. Expressed Powers B. Implied Powers C. Concurrent Powers D. Reserved Powers

Expressed powers

500

what is the name of the powers not stated in the US Constitution, but are "necessary and proper" to assure the efficient operation of the country? A. Expressed powers B. Implied Powers C. Concurrent powers D. Reserved powers

Implied Powers

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100

Powers that are shared between the Federal Government and other governments (state, local) are _________ A. Expressed powers B. Implied Powers C. Concurrent powers D. Reserved powers

Concurrent Powers

200

Education, elections, and divorce laws are all the responsibility (primarily of: A. Federal Agencies B. State Governments C. The President D. Congress

B. State Governments

300

Which amendment guarantees equal protection under the law? A. the Tenth B. the Twenty-First C. the Nineteenth D. The Fourteenth

The Fourteenth

400

which amendment was passed as a result of the women's suffrage movement in 1920? a. 14th b. 19th c. 21st d. 26th

19th

500

which amendment lowered the legal age requirement in 1970? a. 15th b. 19th c. 21st d. 26th

26th

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100

which of the following is a way to propose an amendment to the US Constitution a. A 2/3 vote by both houses of Congress b. A 3/4 vote by both houses of Congress c. A national convention called by the President d. A petition generated by U.S Citizens

a 3/4 vote by both houses of Congress

200

Why did the framers of the Constitution make amending the Constitution so difficult? a. they thought amendments were problematic for the futer of the Republic b. they thought the Constitution was sufficiently flexible and did not need further revision c. they wanted the Constitution to be able to change, but only if it was widely agreed upon. d. the believed the process of revision would be expensive and were trying to save money.

c. they wanted the Constitution to be able to change, but only if it was widely agreed upon.

300

which Supreme Court case caused much of the debate between 'right to life' and 'pro-choice' groups? a. Grutter v. Bollinger b. Brown v. Broad of Education c. Leandro v North Carolina d. Roe v Wade

Roe v. Wade

400

which Supreme Court case requires police officers to read suspects their rights when they are arrested? a. Furman v. Georgia b. Roper v. Simmons c. Miranda v. Arizona d. Mapp v. Ohio

Miranda v. Arizona

500

which court case decided the process of Judicial Review in the US Supreme Court? a. Bayard v. Singleton b. Gideon v. Wainwright c. Marbury v. Madison d. Mapp v. Ohio

Marbury v. Madison

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100

which court case decided that "seperate but equal" was uncostitutional, and began the civil rights movement? a. Bush v. Gore b. Plessy v. Ferguson c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Roe v. Wade

C. Brown v. Board of Education

200

New Jersey v. TLO ruled: a. Students are allowed to be searched under reasonable suspicion rather than probable cause. b. Evidence fund an "unreasonble" search or seizure bannot be used in a court of law. c. Bussing was an appropriate remedy to racially integrate public schools. d. It limited the power of the President in times of peace

a. Students are allowed to be searched under reasonable suspicion rather than probable cause.

300

Which court case ruled that burning the American flag is protected speech under the First Amendment? A. Lawrence v. Texas B. Texas v. Johnson C. Board of Education v. Barnette D. Tinker v. Des Moines School District

Texas v. Johnson

400

what precendent was established in the court case Gideon v. Wainwright? A. Federal law is supersedes state law B. a right to an attorney C. judicial review D. freedom of expression covers burning the flag.

a right to an attorney

500

Which of the following cases best illustrates how federal law supersedes state law? A. Gibbons v. Ogden B. Marbury v. Madison C. Korematsu v. U.S D. Plessy v. Ferguson

Gibbons v. Ogden