Civics Unit 4 Test

In most cases, the powers over education are held by the state, rather than the national government. That means that most laws about what is taught in public schools, how much teachers are paid, and how students are treated in schools are determined by the state government of North Carolina, rather than the U.S. government. Which founding principle is this idea related to?

• Checks & BalancesChecks & Balances
• Limited GovernmentLimited Government
• Popular SovereigntyPopular Sovereignty
• Federalism

Why did the Founding Fathers create a government based on federalism? Federalism in the United States: • Enumerated Powers (those assigned to the national government) • Reserved Powers (those assigned to the states) • Concurrent Powers (those shared by national and state governments)

• to prevent policy disputes between levels of government
• to allow state control over national issues
• to limit the power of the national government
• to write a document that was difficult to change

Which action is an example of the application of this process? The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution . . . which . . . shall be valid to all intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified. . . . —U.S. Constitution, Article 5

• changing the rules for operating the Senate
• extending voting rights to additional groups of citizens
• restricting freedom of speech during a time of war
• altering the way Supreme Court appointments are ratified

What action is accomplished by an appropriations bill?

• reduce U.S. government debt
• prevent the U.S. government from spending money
• collect taxes to pay for U.S. government expenses
• provide the U.S. government the authority to spend money

Which group within each state has the authority to call a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution?

• legislators
• mayors
• political parties
• judges

In order for the Constitution to be changed, an amendment must be

• proposed by a convention called by Congress on the request of three-quarters of the state legislatures.
• proposed by a two-thirds vote in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
• ratified by two-thirds of U.S. citizens.
• ratified by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

Use the table below to answer the question.

• (1) State (2) Federal
• (1) Federal (2) Local
• (1) Local (2) State
• (1) Federal (2) State

Read the information and answer the question. The lawmaking process in New York City begins when a city council member introduces a bill. Council committees hold hearings and can make changes to the bill. The final version of the bill then goes before city council for a vote if it has been approved by the committee. If the council passes it, the bill goes to the mayor to be signed or vetoed. If the mayor vetoes the bill, then city council has thirty days to override it. The New York City Council plays a role similar to what body at the federal level?

• the courts
• the Cabinet
• the president
• the Congress

How does the principle of federalism impact the relationship between Congress and state governments?

• States have no influence on federal legislation States have no influence on federal legislation
• States can influence policy thorugh lobbying efforts States can influence policy thorugh lobbying efforts
• States have reserved powers that are protected from fedeal interference

In what way does the committee system in Congress contribute to the effectiveness of the legislative process?

• By minimizing the influence of special interest groupsBy minimizing the influence of special interest groups
• By ensuring that every bill receives a full floor voteBy ensuring that every bill receives a full floor vote
• By allowing for in-depth analysis and expertise on specific policy areasBy allowing for in-depth analysis and expertise on specific policy areas
• By reducing the power of individual members of Congress