Civics Midterm Study Day 1.2

Which Enlightenment thinker is best known for the idea of the social contract?

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

The Constitution allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper." This is known as:

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Elastic Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• Judicial Review

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the federal government.

• It lacked a process for amending laws.

• It created a weak central government.

• It established a strong executive branch.

What is the term for the division of power between the national and state governments?

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which of the following rights is protected by the Fourth Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

The principle of limited government means:

• The president is above the law.

• Government power is restricted by law.

• State governments can override federal laws.

• Citizens are not subject to any laws.

The Great Compromise resolved a conflict between:

• The colonies and Britain.

• Large and small states.

• The North and South.

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

What does Article II of the Constitution establish?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The amendment process

How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 100

The 10th Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are:

• Given to Congress.

• Reserved to the states or the people.

• Shared equally among all branches.

• Managed by the president.