Chapter 8 Notes

The principle of Popular Sovereignty is:

• The idea that the government is created by and subject to the will of the people.

• The belief that monarchs have a divine right to rule.

• The concept that power is divided between national and state governments.

• The theory that all political power resides with the military.

Fill in the blank: The government only has the powers granted to it by the people, which is known as ________.

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• checks and balances

• judicial review

Which of the following is a division of power between the federal government and the state?

• A) Popular Sovereignty

• B) Limited Government

• C) Federalism

• D) Judicial Review

The role of the Judicial Review is to:

• interpret laws and ensure they are in compliance with the constitution

• create laws and policies for the government

• enforce laws and ensure public safety

• manage the financial budget of the government

Fill in the blank: National law is superior to state law, which is known as the ________.

• supremacy clause

• federalism principle

• state sovereignty

• judicial review

The supremacy of civilian authority is:

• the principle that military leaders have ultimate control over the government

• the principle that elected civilian officials have ultimate control over the military

• the idea that civilians should not interfere with military decisions

• the belief that military and civilian authorities should share equal power

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• A) Legislative

• B) Executive

• C) Judicial

Fill in the blank: The President acts as the ________ and Chief of the armed forces.

• Commander

• Leader

• General

• Captain

What are the qualifications for a U.S. Senator?

• At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and a resident of the state they represent

• At least 40 years old, a U.S. citizen for 10 years, and a resident of the state they represent

Fill in the blank: Supreme Court Judges are appointed for ________ to provide a stable system.

• lifetime

• a decade

• five years

• until retirement