What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

State governments can rule on local issues.

State governments are allowed to act on federal matters.

The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

The federal government can appoint state governors.

The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right:

To be tried only once for the same offense

What was the purpose of the convention that was held in Philadelphia and attended by delegates from each state in 1787?

to revise and/or replace the Articles of Confederation

to admit more states to the union

to declare independence from Great Britain

to end the Revolutionary War with Great Britain

How did the Twenty-sixth Amendment change voting rights?

It grants American citizens 18 years of age or older the right to vote.

It grants U.S. citizens, regardless of race or gender, the right to vote.

Grants citizens of all U.S.-controlled territories the right to vote.

It grants American soldiers the ability to submit absentee ballots.

Which of the following statements is true of the elastic clause?

It gives Congress the power to make laws deemed necessary and proper.

It requires the Senate to enact laws passed by the House of Representatives

It mandates that the president accept all laws deemed necessary and proper.

It allows Congress to veto laws proposed by the president.

Why is Marbury v. Madison considered to be an extremely important Supreme Court ruling?

It established the right of the Supreme Court to have judicial review.

It established a dual-court system.

It interpreted the elastic clause.

It set up the system of checks and balances used in our government today.

Which of the following is an example of judicial review?

The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and overturns a state law.

The Supreme Court passes a law regarding the right to bear arms.

The U.S. Congress requests a review of a proposed law.

The U.S. Congress removes a Supreme Court justice from the bench.

Which of the following situations would be a violation of a citizen’s Sixth Amendment rights?

An accused person is made to wait three years for their case to go to trial

An accused person is not informed of the crime of which they are accused.

An accused person is not given the opportunity to face his/her accuser.

A written constitution is important because it

provides a rule book for government.

prevents citizens from breaking laws.

allows government to control its citizens.

Alexander Hamilton, along with 2 other men published The Federalist Papers in an effort to

communicate the importance of ratifying the Constitution to the public.

revise the Constitution to reduce executive power.

create a powerful central government and executive branch.

prevent states from becoming more powerful than central government.

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?

the power to levy taxes on citizens

the power to eliminate the militia

the power to remove a judge from the bench

the power to distribute counterfeit money

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

A suspect’s cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.

A person is tried twice for the same crime.

A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury.

suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney

The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution states that

the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

people shall be free from unlawful searches and seizures.

Supreme Court justices can pass amendments to the Constitution.

laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law.

Ch.2 - Test Review - The Constitution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One method of proposing an amendment is by a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?

State governments can change the Constitution as needed.

The judiciary can change how they interpret the meaning of the Constitution

U.S. Congress can rewrite the Constitution if they believe it is justified.

Congress can rewrite parts of the Constitution to satisfy voters.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constitutional amendment states that powers not given to the fed. gov't are retained by the states or the people?

10th Amendment

5th Amendment

8th Amendment

1st Amendment

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials.

The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state.

The representatives in the House are elected by Congress.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basic structure of the Constitution?

legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch

preamble, articles, and amendments

Bill of Rights, articles, and amendments

preamble, Bill of Rights, and amendments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A state government can take a farmer’s land to build a highway because of:

the state’s power to impeach.

the First Amendment to the Constitution.

judicial review.

the right of eminent domain.

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Ch.2 - Test Review - The Constitution

One method of proposing an amendment is by a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate.

The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble

In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?

Which constitutional amendment states that powers not given to the fed. gov't are retained by the states or the people?

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

What is the basic structure of the Constitution?

A state government can take a farmer’s land to build a highway because of:

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

The ______ branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution.

Which branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges?

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Ch.2 - Test Review - The Constitution

One method of proposing an amendment is by a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate.

The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble

In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?

Which constitutional amendment states that powers not given to the fed. gov&apos;t are retained by the states or the people?

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

What is the basic structure of the Constitution?

A state government can take a farmer’s land to build a highway because of:

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

The ______ branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution.

Which branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges?

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Which constitutional amendment states that powers not given to the fed. gov't are retained by the states or the people?