Volume I
Article V of the Constitution is uniquely focused on:
The process for amending the Constitution
Article II of the Constitution is most concerned with:
Establishing the executive branch and presidential powers
Article III in the constitution specifically addresses:
The structure and powers of the judicial branch
Article VI is uniquely focused on:
Establishing the supremacy of federal law over state laws
Article I of the U.S. Constitution primarily focuses on:
Creating the legislative branch and defining its powers
Article IV of the Constitution primarily deals with:
States and state-federal interactions
Article VII primarily addresses
The original ratification of the Constitution
Concurrent powers are BEST defined as:
Powers shared by federal and state governments
Name one of the powers that is EXCLUSIVELY granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Coin Money
Regulate Interstate and foreign trade
Raise and maintain armed forces
Declare War
Govern U.S. Territories and admit new states
Conduct foreign relations
Describe the Dred Scott V. Sandford case and decision.
Dred Scott was rejected because the court said he was considered property and could not sue. The decision protected individual property rights without considering the moral aspect of human ownership.
Describe a republic system of government:
A government where elected representatives can consider policy issues
The Supremacy Clause essentially means:
Federal laws are supreme and override conflicting state laws
If Congress passes a law that violates constitutional protections, which branch would most likely intervene?
Judicial Branch
What did the landmark case Gibbons v. Ogden establish?
Established federal supremacy in interstate commerce regulations
Which Supreme Court case reinforced states' rights to maintain racial segregation?
Plessy v. Ferguson
What does it mean for Congress to have "Implied Powers"?
Powers that are not in the constitution but are "Necessary and Proper" to be carried out.
The landmark case Marbury v. Madison primarily established:
Judicial Review
The 14th Amendment's primary constitutional significance was:
Providing equal citizenship and extending Bill of Rights protections/equal rights.
Federalism fundamentally differs from a unitary system by:
Allowing shared governmental responsibilities
Reserved powers are MOST accurately described as:
Powers not delegated in the Constitution that remain with states
Name one of the powers that is RESERVED for the states.
Regulate trade and business within the State
Establish Public Schools
Pass license requirements for professionals
Regulate alcoholic beverages
Conduct elections
Establish local governments
Regulate gun laws
Which principle divides the government into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
What is the first part of the Constitution and what is the purpose?
Preamble.
The intentions/purpose of the constitution. The thesis.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court's decision fundamentally demonstrated:
Congress can create institutions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution through implied powers.
Federal government has supremacy over state government and cannot be taxed.
The "Necessary and Proper Clause", also known as the “Elastic Clause” is primarily located in which Article, and what makes it significant?
Article I; provides flexibility for congressional action
How many Amendments are on the Constitution?
27 Amendments
The federal government's power to create the Air Force would be considered a(n):
Implied power
Necessary & Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
n Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination. Which amendment(s) protects these rights? (You can name one)
V & VI
What are the terms used to describe the powers that the federal government has? Can name just one
Delegated
Enumerated
Expressed
Which amendment specifically protects powers not delegated to the federal government but are reserved for the state?
10th Amendment