Unit 2 US Constitution

1. [SSCG4a] This branch of government interprets the Constitution and decides if laws are constitutional or not.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

2. [SSCG4a] This branch of government enforces, or makes sure that the citizens follow the laws.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

3. [SSCG4a] This branch of government makes and passes the laws for the United States.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

4. [SSCG4b] Why was separation of powers included in the United States' Constitution?

• to guarantee the preservation of states' rights

• to protect the supremacy of the executive branch

• to divide the responsibilities of the state and local governments

• to divide the responsibilities among the three branches

5. [SSCG4b] The system of checks and balances was created to ensure that:

• Congress would hold more power than the courts

• the government would always be in an agreement on all policies

• the branches of government do not overpower each other

• the executive would always have the option to be the deciding vote

6. [SSCG4b] A treaty signed by the president of the United States must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principle of government does this reflect?

• federalism

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

7. [SSCG5b] Congress is given the ability to declare war in Article I of the Constitution. This ability is an example of which type of power?

• enumerated

• implied

• concurrent

• reserved

10. [SSCG5] Which of the following arguments would most likely appear in The Federalist Papers?

• a loose confederation of states is more conducive to liberty

• state banks are necessary for a strong economy

• a strong central government is essential for a secure country

• states' rights are more important than individual rights

11. [SSCG5d] The state of Georgia passes a law lowering the voting age to 15. The federal law says that the voting age shall be 18. Which of the following would the Supreme Court use in overturning the state law?

• elastic clause

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• supremacy clause

12. [SSCG6] What is the name given to the first ten amendments of the Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• New Jersey Plan