Lesson 5-6 Quiz Review

7 Basic Principles

Which of the following is an example of the principle "federalism"?

• The 10th Amendment states that any powers not specifically given to the federal government belongs to the states.

• Article One of the Constitution lays out how representatives are elected to the House of Representatives and Senate.

• Marbury v. Madison established the policy of "judicial review" which allows the Judicial Branch to check the Legislative and Executive Branches.

• Amendments have been added to the Constitution that expanded voting rights.

7 Basic Principles

Which of the following is an example of the principle "separation of powers"?

• The 10th Amendment states that any powers not specifically given to the federal government belongs to the states.

• Article One of the Constitution lays out how representatives are elected to the House of Representatives and Senate.

• Marbury v. Madison established the policy of "judicial review" which allows the Judicial Branch to check the Legislative and Executive Branches.

• Amendments have been added to the Constitution that expanded voting rights.

The _______________ has the sole power to introduce an appropriations bill that sets aside money for government programs.

Which of the following are powers that belong to the Executive Branch?

• Commander in Chief of the armed forces

• Declare war

• Veto bills

• Approve treaties

Which of the following are powers that belong to the Legislative Branch?

• Veto bills

• Declare executive orders unconstitutional

• Declare war

• Approve Presidential appointments

Which of the following are powers that belong to the Judicial Branch?

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Declare Executive Orders unconstitutional

• Interpret laws

• Impeach the president

How are amendments to the Constitution proposed?

• Approval by three-fourths of the states

• Approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate

• Approval by two-thirds of the states in special convention

• Approval by the legislature of two-thirds of the states

How are amendments to the Constitution ratified?

• Approval by three-fourths of the House in each state

• Approval by three-fourths of the House and Senate

• Approval by three-fourths of the states in special convention

• Approval by the legislature of three-fourths of the states

The ________________ Amendment protects the right to not give evidence against oneself

The _______________ Amendment protects the right to bear arms.