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CC Gov Unit 3: Constitution & Federalism
CC Gov Unit 3: Constitution & Federalism
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1
What court case established judicial review?
Gitlow v. New York
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madsion
Hale v. McGee
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An example of a delegated (directly stated) power is:
set voting requirements
education
cannot tax exports
War powers (Declare War)
3
The original intent of the 10th Amendment was:
national laws override state laws when there is a conflict between the t
national government can take control of a state during an emergency
State laws always override national laws
States have powers national gov cannot take away
4
What is power that is shared between federal and state governments called?
Separation of powers
Federalism
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
5
Which Amendments give the states rights?
10
9
22
12
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Which is an advantage of Federalism?
Coordination confusion
Slow to respond to crisis
Complex tax system
diffuses power and gives choices
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Which is NOT true of federalism?
citizens have better access to democracy
it decentralizes power
it allows for diversity and flexibility of citizens and states
it is clearly stated in the Const
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What is the most common way to amend the US Constitution?
6/7 Congress, all the states
3/4 Congress, 2/3 States
3/5 Congress and 3/4 States
2/3 Congress, 3/4 States
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What are powers directly stated in the Const?
concurrent
prohibited
reserved
delegated
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If power in federalism is kept in very separate spheres, this is called:
dual or layer cake
summative or wedding cake
cooperative or marble cake
primary, or birthday cake
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An example of a concurrent power is:
creating a military
education
taxing
states cannot tax exports
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Powers shared between national and state gov in the Const are called _____ powers:
Delegated
prohibited
reerved
concurrent
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What is the definiton of prohibited power:
something only states can do
something the gov can only do with all 3 branches approval
something the federal gov cannot do
a power only for the Pres, not Congress
14
The necessary and proper clause is also called the:
mandatory clause
santa clause
patriot clause
elastic clause
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Which is NOT an advantage/positive of Federalism?
it moves at a slow pace and is very complex
decentralizes power
enhances judicial power
more participation in democracy
16
Which is not true about the Constitution?
it is the oldest democracy still going
it is vague
it is very detailed
It has 7,500 words
17
Which is not a key principle of Const?
popular sovereignty
amendments
judicial review
federalism
18
What does the Supremacy Clause (Art VI) do?
ensures all people get the right to vote
makes the Constitution (federal law) top law in the land
divides power between states and federal government
gives states their own rights
19
What is the correct order of the part of the Const?
Articles, Preamble, Amendments
Amendments, Articles, Preamble
Declaration, Articles, Constitution
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
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Which factor does not shape and mold the Constitution?
Mass media & Tech
Judicial Interpretation
Amendments
Foreign Policy
21
If someone interprets the Constitution literally word for word, then it is said to be a
loose construction
strict consrtuction
judicial review
gerrymandering
22
What is not a key concept of the Const?
power is limited and shared between branches: Separation of powers
the Supreme Court can declare laws null and void: judicial review
the people get the power of the government: popular sovergnity
democracy is the best form of Gov: Democracy
23
That power is modern and shared cooperatively between the federal and state governments, it is like a....
ice cream cake
marble cake
layer cake
angel food cake
