Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 - The United States Constitution Flashcard

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The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the

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people

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Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below?

- African Americans

- Women

- Residents of the District of Columbia

- 18-year-olds

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right to vote in elections

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The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between

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state and federal laws.

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How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthen the power of the Supreme Court?

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It established the Court's right to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.

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The process of amending the Constitution involves both

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the Congress and the states.

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Which of these plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights? Options: Congress, state legislatures, the Supreme Court, the executive branch

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the Supreme Court

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The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

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purpose to be served by the Constitution

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The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding

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self-incrimination.

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Civil ___________ are freedoms that are an individual’s birthright, such as the freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly. They are not something the government can legitimately take away.

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Liberties

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Which U.S. Supreme Court case best demonstrates the principle of rule of law? Options: Marbury v. Madison (1803), United States v. Nixon (1974), Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Roe v. Wade (1973)

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United States v. Nixon (1974)