Civics Midterm Study Day 1.2

Front

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

Back

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Front

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

Back

The Elastic Clause

Front

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

It created a weak central government.

Front

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

Back

Federalism

Front

Which of the following rights is protected by the Fourth Amendment?
Options:
Freedom of speech,
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures,
Right to bear arms,
Right to a fair trial

Back

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

Front

The principle of limited government means:

Back

Government power is restricted by law.

Front

The Great Compromise resolved a conflict between: The colonies and Britain, Large and small states, The North and South, Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

Back

Large and small states.

Front

What does Article II of the Constitution establish?

Back

The executive branch

Front

How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

Back

27

Front

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

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Reserved to the states or the people.