US Gov Chapter 1 Review

Which of the following statements about the US Constitution and the Articles of Confederation is accurate?

• The US Constitution allowed the Federal Government to levy taxes, whereas the Articles of Confederation did not grant this power

• The US Constitution required a simple majority for amendments, while the Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent

• The US Constitution established a bicameral legislature, while the Articles of Confederation had no legislative body

• The US Constitution allowed states to maintain armies, whereas the Articles of Confederation prohibited all armies

Which of the following phrases most accurately defines federalism?

• A governmental system that grants the judiciary the power to invalidate laws conflicting with the constitution.

• A governmental system that mandates the constitution to be adaptable and subject to amendments.

• A governmental system that restricts the legislative branch from imposing certain taxes.

• A governmental system that allocates authority across various tiers of government.

Consider the following statement from a historical document: “... whenever any government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government...” Which constitutional principle does this statement best illustrate?

• Citizens should always support their government.

• It is the duty of the people to ensure their government is just.

• Governments must be changed frequently.

• People have the authority to change an unjust government.

How many states were required to ratify any amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

• All states

• 2/3's of states

• 3/4's of states

• 1/2 of states

Which principle of the US Constitution is highlighted by the statement: “Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved for the states”?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

What are the two key principles that the three branch system of government is designed to uphold?

• Popular Sovereignty, consent of the governed

• Majority rule, social equality

• Rule of law, limited government

• Separation of power, checks and balances

Why is the construction of new schools a state responsibility rather than a federal one?

• State laws prohibit the federal government from funding State education

• The creation of schools is a delegated power that is granted to the states

• The creation of schools is a reserved power that is granted to States

• Federal laws prohibit the federal government from funding State education

During a school debate, Avery argues that certain actions are not protected by the First Amendment freedom of speech. Which action has been limited by the courts?

• Writing an article that demeans minority groups

• Saying something that will likely cause violence

• Publishing a cartoon that depicts religious figures

• Saying something that will hurt someone else's feelings

What were the significant outcomes of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution in terms of political and historical development?

• They expanded civil liberties for all Americans, regardless of race and gender

• They abolished slavery and granted citizenship and voting rights to African Americans

• They abolished slavery and granted voting rights to African Americans and women

• They provided women and minorities the right to vote and full citizenship

Which of the following principles protects a citizen from imprisonment without trial?

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Representative government

• Due process