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Government - Chapter 3 - Foundations of Government
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1
Which is an enumerated power of Congress?
power to levy taxes on citizens
power to eliminate the militia
power to distribute counterfeit money
power to remove a judge from the bench
2
The Constitution includes the Supremacy Clause, which states...
Supreme Court can pass amendments to the Constitution
Constitution is the supreme law of the U.S.
People shall be free from unlawful searches and seizures
laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law
3
22nd Amendment...
establishes the system of separation of powers
the president must have a cabinet
limits the presidents power to 2 terms
allows the VP to become president if the president is unfit
4
What did the 21st amendment do?
Stopped unfair practices by businesses
Established settlement houses
Completely ban the selling of alcohol
Ended prohibition
5
What did the 19th amendment do?
Gave the right to income tax
Gave women the right to vote
Freed all the slaves
Gave property away for free in the west
6
What was the 24th amendment?
It allowed Washington DC to have electoral college votes
The right to bare arms
It limited the amount of terms a president could have.
It abolished poll taxes
7
The 26th Amendment extended suffrage to _________________
Women
All white males
18 year olds
African Americans and Minority groups
8
The 8th amendment prevents
Excessive bail
Re-election of government officials
Cruel punishment
Unlawful search
9
A written constitution is important because it...
allows government to control its citizens
prevents citizens from breaking laws
provides a rule book for government
cannot be changed, or amended
10
What did the 18th amendment ban?
Cigarettes
Underrage drinking
Marijuana
Alcohol
11
In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning is protected by the....
9th Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
2nd Amendment
12
The ______ branch has enumerated powers in the Constitution
parliamentary
executive
judicial
legislative
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Citizens who commit a major crime would be tried in a(n)
minor court
appellate court
marriage court
trial court
14
An amendment can be proposed by a 2/3rds vote in the House and Senate.
False
True
15
States cannot violate due process laws because...
due process is guaranteed by Constitution
states be found guilty of constitutional crimes in fed ct
state legislators passed laws against this violation
U.S. Supreme Court ruled against due process laws
16
By specifying powers of the federal government, the Constitution is limiting government.
True
False
17
Current Events
Saudi Arabia oil hit by drone attack; either Yemen or Iran responsible
US abortion rates fell to the lowest since Roe v. Wade
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates; sign the global economy is slowing
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau admits to wearing brown face in 2001 party
18
The Preamble describes the 27 Amendments to the Constitution.
False
True
19
What is the effect of federalism on state governments?
State govts can rule on local issues
Fed govt can appoint state governors
State govts are allowed to act on federal matters
Fed govt has absolute power over state govt
20
The Articles of the Constitution describe a bicameral Congress.
True
False
21
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?
descriptions of the structure of governemtn
changes to the original Constitution
outline of the limits of government
statement of individual rights and freedoms
22
2nd Amendment
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The right to Bear Arms.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
23
Which amendment arose after the Civil War to protect the rights of freed slaves & their heirs?
1st Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
13th Amendment
24
The Bill of Rights was influenced by American's experiences with Britain.
False
True
25
The 15th amendment allowed who to vote?
African Americans
Women
Non - citizens
Felons
26
The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights.
False
True
27
Which branch interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?
executive branch
presidential branch
legislative branch
judicial branch
28
What does the 4th amendment state?
Protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure
No branch of government can have more power than another
The government can spy on citizens only by the Internet
A bill can only become a law if the president vetoes it
29
How can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?
Judicial can change the way they interpret the Constitution
State govt can change the Constitution as needed
Congress can rewrite the Constitution if they want to
Congress can rewrite parts of Constitution to satisfy voters
30
To protect religious freedom, the Founders established separation of _______ and state
church
courts
governors
citizens
31
The first 10 amendments is known as the Preamble.
True
False
32
The 13th amendment abolished...
Slavery
Women's Suffrage
Black Suffrage
Prohibition
33
The right of due process of law is guaranteed by the...
7th Amend
10th Amend
2nd Amend.
14th Amend
34
How does representation in the US Senate differ from it in the House?
The House is made up of appointed officials
House representatives are elected BY Congress
# of representatives in the House based on state population
House includes 2 representatives from each state
35
Which of the following is a check and balance in the United States?
Congress passes law by 100% approval
Congress vetoes a law passed by the president
The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court
President passes a law in Congress
36
The 1st Amendment protects freedom of religion and prevents a national religion.
True
False
37
Which of the following statements is true of the elastic clause?
Allows Congress to veto laws proposed by the Pres.
Congress has power to make all laws necessary and proper
Mandates the president accept all laws necessary and proper
Requires Senate to enact laws passed by the House
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National supremacy states that state constitutions cannot conflict with the U.S. Constitution.
False
True
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What is the 5th Amendment ?
Election of president
No double jeopardy
Right to Grand Jury Indictment
Rights of states and people
