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Civics College Prep - Unit III (Functions of Government)
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1
Pursuant to the 9th Amendment, all rights not listed in the Constitution belong to ____
the federal government
the states
the people
the late Dr. Derek Shepherd
2
The Constitution has been amended ____ times.
33
27
59
17
3
Which one of the following is Congress permitted to do under the Constitution?
Grant titles of nobility.
Pass bills of attainder.
Pass taxes.
Suspend the right of habeas corpus.
4
The power to regulate commerce between and among the states.
The Supremacy Clause
The Interstate Commerce Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The War Powers Clause
5
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion --
The opening line of Pride and Prejudice.
The establishment clause of the 1st Amendment.
The free exercise of religion clause of the 1st Amendment.
The Full Faith and Credit clause of Article IV.
6
The areas in which a court has authority to hear and decide cases.
docket
zone of authority
jurisdiction
wheel house
7
A power that can be exercised only by the federal government.
Taxes
Form an army
Set speed limits
Regulate intrastate commerce
8
The 14th Amendment prohibited ______ from denying citizens their rights.
the states
the federal government
the President
the military
9
Another term for the right to vote.
gerrymandering
suffrage
districting
devotion
10
What is the role of the Judicial Branch of the government?
interpret laws
enforce laws
make laws
execute criminals
11
4th Amendment -- searches require that the police obtain a ______, based upon _________
affidavit -- reasonable suspicion a crime has been committed
Indictment -- proof beyond a reasonable doubt
indictment -- probable cause evidence of crime will be found
warrant - - probable cause evidence of crime will be found
12
NOT
part of the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of Speech
Right to Bear Arms
Free Press
Freedom to Assemble
13
Each branch of government has the power to restrict the power of the other branches = _______.
checks and balances
chicks and bananas
separation of power lines
separation of powers
14
The 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments all pertain to ____
protection of free speech
rights of those accused of crimes
the right to bear arms
voting rights
15
The 2nd Amendment prevents the government from infringing upon
the right to arm bears
the right to bare your arms
to rights of armored bears
the right to bear arms
16
The right to appear before a judge and force the state to show cause for your imprisonment.
Attainder
il Sons Partis
Habeas Corpus
Ex Post Facto
17
System of government in which a central government and state governments share power.
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Federalism
Unitary
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Powers that belong only to the states.
reserved powers
limited powers
delegated powers
enumerated powers
19
A writing or other publication of false information that damages your reputation is ___
protected free speech
part of the game - pull up your big girl pants and move on
libel -- speech not protected by the 1st Amendment.
hate speech - not protected by the 1st Amendment
20
Established in
Marbury v. Madison
, the power of the courts to declare an act unconstitutional.
the rule of four
judicial review
habeas corpus
checks and balances
21
Which one of the followingpowers
IS NOT
specifically granted to the federal government?
power to establish an army
power to outlaw discrimination
power to declare war
power to coin money
22
The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments all dealt with ____
free speech
the right to bear arms
the rights of those accused of crimes
voting rights
23
The first 10 amendments
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Wrongs
The 10 Commandments
The Bill of Rites
24
Consisting of two houses.
Bicaramello
Bilateral
Bicuspit
Bicameral
25
TRUE OR FALSE?
All of the rights listed in the Constitution are absolute (cannot be limited).
I'm going to have to say "no, that is false."
I'm pretty sure that's true.
26
The 8th Amendment prohibits _______
warrantless searches
taxes on pole cats
cruel and excessive punishment
restrictions on free speech
27
Powers that can be exercised by either the federal government or the state governments
Delegated
Dual
Concurrent
Enumerated
28
The name for the powers specifically granted to Congress in Article I of the Constitution.
unlimited powers
delegated (or express or enumerated)
implied powers
assumed powers
29
The
Schenck v. USA
case said that the government can limit speech that
questions the loyalty of the president
creates a clear and present danger of leading to crimes
criticizes the government
belittles a person's religion
30
Only amendment to be repealed.
28th Amendment denying the vote to CHS graduates.
2nd Amendment right to bear arms.
22nd Amendment limiting terms a president can serve.
18th Amendment prohibiting sale of alcohol.
31
A tax imposed on people registering to vote - outlawed by the 24th Amendment.
Poll Tax
Income Tax
Regressive Tax
Excise Tax
32
Slavery in the USA was abolished by the ____ in 1865.
Emancipation Proclamation
12th Amendment
15th Amendment
13th Amendment
33
A power that is reserved to the states.
to declare war
to coin money
to regulate contracts
to create an army
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What is the role of the executive branch of government?
make laws
enforce laws
interpret laws
pass laws
