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Chapter 6, Lesson 1

Authored by Rich Ramus

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Chapter 6, Lesson 1
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Implied powers are

claimed by Congress but not listed in the Constitution

Enumerated powers given to Congress

given to Congress but claimed by the President

used to expand the power of Congress

Answer explanation

Implied powers are claimed by Congress and used to create laws in new areas such as the regulation of television.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The words "We the People" are the first words of the _____.

Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights

Preamble

Declaration of Religious Freedom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The system established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government is called

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances

Judicial Review

Veto and Override System

Answer explanation

Separation of powers created the three branches and checks and balances maintains a balance of power between them.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most common way to make a formal proposal to amend the Constitution?

Congress can make a formal proposal by a two-thirds’ vote of both houses.

The president can make a formal proposal by executive order.

Two thirds of the state legislatures ask Congress to hold a national convention.

Three fourths of States vote to make a formal proposal.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are key principles of the U.S. Constitution?

federalism

unlimited government

individual rights

popular sovereignty

Answer explanation

Key principles of the Constitution are popular sovereignty, representative democracy, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The goal of the Founding Fathers was to establish a limited government, in which the powers of government are ___

implied

never checked

strictly defined

enumerated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For an amendment to be ratified, it must be approved by what fraction of the states?

1/2

2/3

3/4

3/5

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