Chapter 3 Government

Why do strict constructionist argue that government should not creat national bank?

Which is one characteristic of a republican form of government?

The original Constitution the power to establish voting qualifications were set by?

Why did the Civil War amendments have little effect in the South until 1965?

Voting in an election is one way of practicing popular sovereignty.

Under the Constitution, who holds the actual power to elect the president?

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the

Justices of the Supreme Court serve for 20 years and may be reappointed.

One reason the Constitution has endured for over 200 years .

Which political movement influenced Congress to give women the right to vote?

What is the main responsibility of executive branch agencies?

Who has the ultimate authority to decide if a federal law is unconstitutional?

Which of the following is a power the executive branch has to check the legislative branch?

The power of the president to enter into agreements with a foreign leader is

The Supreme Court applies the Constitution to modern-day cases in process called

Which constitutional principle is most closely related to the concept of civil society?

The principal of judicial review was stated in the original Constitution.

One way political parties influence how the Constitution is interpreted is by

Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by Congress or a national convention.

Which created a federal income tax?

What power does the judicial branch of government hold?

Which of the following is one way an amendment can be ratified?

Marbury vs. Madison established the principle of

Which is a goal that the Populist supported in the late 18800’s?

Which is an example of an legislative action?

The Constitution describes the role of political parties.

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

One injustice included in the original Constitution and addressed by amendments is

In the Preamble, what does the phrase “form a more perfect union” mean?

Supporters of winner take all congressional elections like about the process?

Since the Constitution was ratified in 1789, only 27 amendments have been adopted.

“We the people” relates to which of the following principles of the Constitution?

Critics accused FDR of trying to change the Constitutional balance of power when he

Group of department heads who advise the president

The first amendment protects specific individual rights and restricts government interference.