2017 NSL Unit 1 Review

Question 1

Which one of the following is NOT specifically stated in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Implied Powers

Question 2

36. What type of government is the United States?

Accepted Answer

A federal system with a presidential government.

Question 3

Each branch of Government can limit the power of the other branches

Accepted Answer

Checks and Balances

Question 4

The historical significance of McCullouch v. Maryland is:

Accepted Answer

The necessary and proper clause was incorporated.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a confederate structure of government?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 6

The branches of government working as three different sections.

Accepted Answer

Separation Powers

Question 7

Which characteristic of an authoritarian government is demonstrated in the cartoon?

Accepted Answer

Voting is denied or restricted

Question 8

If someone’s hand is cut off as punishment for stealing food, this would be an example of..

Accepted Answer

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Question 9

A curfew is set due to riots, this is an example of the government...

Accepted Answer

balancing the rights of citizens w/ the need of safety

Question 10

Which sentence represents ONLY concurrent powers?

Accepted Answer

To make and enforce laws, to tax, establish courts.

Question 11

Which of the following is a power both the President & Governor hold?

Accepted Answer

Sign or veto a bill (law)

Question 12

Which role of the President is demonstrated in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Chief Executive

Question 13

People vote to elect the president. This is an example of...

Accepted Answer

Popular Sovereignty

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

Accepted Answer

President can issue an Executive Order.

Question 15

The president is practicing what responsibility when giving aid to hurricane relief?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining order & safety for citizens

Question 16

What is the significance of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

They guarantee certain rights for the states and people.

Question 17

If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, which branch is being checked

Accepted Answer

Legislative

Question 18

Douglas refused to testify at his criminal trial. He is exercising which amendment?

Accepted Answer

Amendment 5

Question 19

Each state determines its rules and requirements for education, marriage and voting.

Accepted Answer

Amendment 10

Question 20

According to the cartoon, what was the overall weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

The national government did not have enough power

Question 21

General Assembly is the legislative branch of

Accepted Answer

Maryland

Question 22

Nixon´s role in the Watergate scandal violated...

Accepted Answer

Rule of Law

Question 23

Which of these is not an Delegated power?

Accepted Answer

Grant titles of nobility

Question 24

Powers that are "set aside" or "saved" for the states are known as:

Accepted Answer

Reserved Powers

Question 25

The Supreme Law of the Land is

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Question 26

This is the basic principle of government that says power comes from the people.

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 27

The power to govern is shared between the National Government and State Governments

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Question 28

In order for police to search your cell phone to look at your messages, they need a warrant.

Accepted Answer

Amendment 4

2017 NSL Unit 1 Review

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2017 NSL Unit 1 Review

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