American Government Pre-test Period 4

Front

The ____ called for Congress to have a Bicameral legislature that is based on equal representation and population.

Back

Great Compromise

Front

The fundamental function of the legislative branch is to ____

Back

make laws.

Front

The Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review in the decision of what case?

Back

Marbury v. Madison

Front

Which amendment protects Americans “against unreasonable searches and seizures”?

Back

4th

Front

The form of government in which power is divided between the national government and the states is called

Back

federalism.

Front

What is the term that is used when an official is formally accused of misconduct in office?

Back

Impeach

Front

Who follows the vice president in succession to the presidency? Options: Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

By ____, the Supreme Court decides if a law is constitutional.

Back

judicial review

Front

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the

Back

Bill of Rights.

Front

The authority of a government to make and enforce its own laws

Back

Sovereignty