06.1-2 Quiz The Constitution

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The introduction of the Constitution is called _____.

• the Bill of Rights
• the Preamble
• an article
• a popular sovereignty

The government of the United States is a federal system, in which the many state governments and the single federal government share power.

• TRUE
• FALSE

The powers of the federal government that are specifically listed in the Constitution are known as _____________.

• reserved powers
• limited government
• enumerated powers
• concurrent powers

The federal government and state governments cannot share any powers.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What protection did the Framers of the Constitution include to prevent a branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• amendments
• individual rights
• the Bill of Rights
• checks and balances

What right is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
• the right for anyone to be a citizen
• the right of Congress to declare war
• the right for women to vote

The Constitution is flexible and can be amended to meet the challenges of changing society.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the two-step process for amending the Constitution?

• ratification by Congress, followed by ratification by the states
• formal proposal by Congress or states, followed by ratification by the states
• formal proposal by the president, followed by ratification by Congress
• ratification by the states, followed by approval by the president