After ratification of 15th Amendment literacy tests & grandfather clauses were used in South to

limit number of African-American voters

InUSA evidence that is obtained illegally cant be used in court of law This is because right to

protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

US Constitution grants the Senate the power to

try impeachment cases like a court

Under the US Constitution the US Congress was given the power to

declare acts of the President Unconstitutional

Why was the elastic clause included in the US Constitution?

to allow congress to make laws to carry out delegated powers

which statement best illustrates Supreme Court decision of Brown v Board of Education?

Court's interpretation of Constitution changes over time

Which statement describes a democratic feature of the US Constitution?

way members of US House of Reps are elected

The 17th Amendment is considered a democratic reform because it

permitted citizens to have more influence electing senators

Which factor would Anti-Federalists most strongly support?

sharing power between the fed and state governments

A major achievement of the Progressive Movement was

correction of economic and social abuses

What was a key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification of the US Constit?

It had features that prevented the abuse of government power

What was an underlying cause of ratification of 24th Amendment?

events associated with the war in Vietnam

Which action in the process of electing a president is provided for in the Constitution?

electoral college casting ballots

Which statement would an Anti-Federalist have supported in period of 1787-88

divide governmental powers among different levels of govt

Which statement reflects the Federalist's philosophy regarding the power of federal government?

govt may exercise all powers that are necessary and proper

Inresponse to AntiFed arguments Federalists pointed out under US Constitution states have power

control of its citizens education

Which of the following is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

letter sentby citizento Congress criticizing USforeignpolicy

Whats been the impact of 1st Amendments position about separation of church & state?

it has helped to promote religious freedom

The 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868 primarily to

protect the rights of formerly enslaved persons

What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

protect people from abuse by federal government

After Civil War, purpose of adding 13, 14, 15th Amendments to US Constitution was to

guarantee African Americans equal treatment under law

The institution of slavery was formally abolished by the USA by the

ratification of 13th Amendment in 1865

President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. Before she could take her seat she

had to be approved by US Senate

Which of the following is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

right to petition the government

Which statement describes a limitation placed on govt established by the Bill of Rights

Police cant enter your home without permission orcourt order

The right of the federal govt to tax the personal income of individuals derives from

an amendment to the US Constitution

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1
After ratification of 15th Amendment literacy tests & grandfather clauses were used in South to
encourage African-American voters to attend college
increase the number of women voters
help formerly enslaved persons meet property requirements
limit number of African-American voters
2
InUSA evidence that is obtained illegally cant be used in court of law This is because right to
face one's accusers in an open and pubic court
a speedy and public trial by impartial jury
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
be protected against double jeopardy
3
US Constitution grants the Senate the power to
nominate ambassadors to foreign countries
approve all decisions by a state
try impeachment cases like a court
issue pardons to criminals
4
When group of citizens assemble @ public meeting to discuss govt policies which amend protects
7th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
8th Amendment
5
Under the US Constitution the US Congress was given the power to
issue writs of certiorari
write executive orders
admit new states into the Union
declare acts of the President Unconstitutional
6
Why was the elastic clause included in the US Constitution?
protect people's liberties from abuse by national government
to prevent states from becoming too powerful
prevent any branch of govt from exceeding its power
to allow congress to make laws to carry out delegated powers
7
which statement best illustrates Supreme Court decision of Brown v Board of Education?
non whites have gained economic equality with whites
Constitution ensures federal control state acad requirements
Court's interpretation of Constitution changes over time
racial prejudice no longer exists in USA
8
Which statement describes a democratic feature of the US Constitution?
way members of US House of Reps are elected
role played by the Electoral College in president elections
method of appointment of foreign ambassadors by president
US Supreme Court justices appointed for a lifetime term
9
The 17th Amendment is considered a democratic reform because it
allowed national govt to tax wealthier individuals
extended right to vote to 18 yr old citizens
allowed registred votersto select states presdentialelectors
permitted citizens to have more influence electing senators
10
Which factor would Anti-Federalists most strongly support?
limitations placed on the power of state governments
sharing power between the fed and state governments
acquisition of lands from France and Spain
spread of slavery into the western territories
11
Which amendment to US Constitution realized a major goal of the Progressive Movement?
16- created gradual income tax
13-ended slavery
21- ended prohibition
26- lowered voting age to 18
12
A major achievement of the Progressive Movement was
dominance of the judiciary over the executive branch
stronger link between the national and local levels of govt
weakening of president's influence in lawmaking
correction of economic and social abuses
13
Intimes of economic recession Federal Reserve Board often tries to encourage economic growth by
lowering interest rates
decreasing the money supply
ending unemployment benefits
raising taxes on all money earners
14
What was a key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification of the US Constit?
Provided for construction of new capital in the South
it allowed the slave trade to continue for at least 20 years
prohibited power of the federal govt to wage war
It had features that prevented the abuse of government power
15
A process of making concessions by one of more parties in order to settle differences
persuasion
consensus building
negotiations
compromise
16
What was an underlying cause of ratification of 24th Amendment?
events associated with the war in Vietnam
unequal distribution of income tax rates
failure to provide voting rights to women
establishment of a graduated income tax
17
What does the 15th Amendment to the Constitution primarily concern?
voting rights
property rights
rights of the accused
rights of self-expression
18
Which action in the process of electing a president is provided for in the Constitution?
electoral college casting ballots
political party adopting a platform
opening of a national nominating convention
president making a speech at his inaugural
19
A process of convincing other people to accept a point of view by means of reasoning and logic
negotiations
compromise
consensus building
persuasion
20
What is a process of settling differences through a discussion of the issues?
compromise
negotiations
persuasion
consensus building
21
Which statement would an Anti-Federalist have supported in period of 1787-88
divide governmental powers among different levels of govt
allow individual states the power to interpret federal laws
permit women the right to vote
eliminate federal govts power to declare war
22
Which statement reflects the Federalist's philosophy regarding the power of federal government?
govt may exercise all powers that are necessary and proper
exec branch has only those powers given by the supreme court
federal govt should cede most of its power tothe state govts
government which governs least governs best
23
Inresponse to AntiFed arguments Federalists pointed out under US Constitution states have power
regulate interstate commerce
negotiate treaties with foreign nations
control of its citizens education
to issue paper money
24
Which of the following is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
letter sentby citizento Congress criticizing USforeignpolicy
bill is approved by both Senate and House of Reps
Voters elect a new senator to the US Congress
President vetoes a law passed by both houses of Congress
25
Whats been the impact of 1st Amendments position about separation of church & state?
it has increased American interest in religion
It has led to inequality between religious groups
it has brought about end to religious differences
it has helped to promote religious freedom
26
The 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868 primarily to
require federal government to pay the cost of Reconstruction
protect the rights of formerly enslaved persons
extend suffrage to settlers on the Great Plains
make it easier for immigrants to become citizens
27
What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
allow the adoption of new amendments
protect people from abuse by federal government
strengthen the power of the state governments
assure end of slavery
28
A process of working to achieve general agreement of parties within a group
persuasion
consensus building
compromise
negotiations
29
After Civil War, purpose of adding 13, 14, 15th Amendments to US Constitution was to
extend constitutional rights to new territories
expand educational opportunities for Native Americans
guarantee African Americans equal treatment under law
allow women to become full citizens
30
The institution of slavery was formally abolished by the USA by the
creation of Bill of Rights in 1791
ratification of 13th Amendment in 1865
Black codes of 1865
creation of Freedman's Bureau in 1865
31
President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. Before she could take her seat she
had to obtain 2/3 vote by US House of Rep members
had 2 be accepted by majority of Supreme Court members
had to be approved by US Senate
had receive a majority vote by President's Cabinet
32
Which of the following is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
right to vote
right to travel abroad
right to own property
right to petition the government
33
Which statement describes a limitation placed on govt established by the Bill of Rights
Congress has power to control interstate commerce
Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
President shares control of foreign policy with legislature
Police cant enter your home without permission orcourt order
34
What is the primary focus of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?
rights of the accused
contractual rights
property rights
right of self-expression
35
The right of the federal govt to tax the personal income of individuals derives from
an amendment to the US Constitution
a law passed by congress
an executive order
an informal practice

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