Chapter 6, Lesson 1

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.

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

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Declaration of Religious Freedom

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.

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.

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.

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

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

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 3/5

How does the Constitution provide for the separation of powers?

• by separating the powers of the state and federal governments

• by limiting the powers of Congress

• by providing concurrent powers of the state and federal governments

• by separating the legislative, executive and judicial brances

Which branch has the power to interpret the law?

• Congress

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch has the power to enforce the law?

• Congress

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive