Chpt. 8. Lesson 1: Principles of the Constitution

Chpt. 8. Lesson 1: Principles of the Constitution

by Richard Jaegers

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Multiple Choice

4. Why is it important to have limited government?

• So thei Krabby Pattie recipe won't be taken away

• So their rights won't be taken away

• So they can continue to rule others

• So they won't be neglected

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6. Which of the powers is NOT an enumerated power?

• Print Money

• Regulate interstate and foreign trade

• Control what is taught in schools

• Provide for National Defense

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7. Powers which only the states have are called:

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Super Powers

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8. Reserved powers for the states DO NOT include:

• Creating Schools

• Marriage and Divorce Laws

• Trade Across States

• Trade Within States

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9. Powers which the States and the Federal Government share are called

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Super Powers

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10. If concurrent powers conflict, who wins?

• The State

• The Local Municipality

• Austin Powers

• The Federal Government

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12. To make sure no branch gets more power than the others, there is a system of ______ and ________.

• Chutes and Ladders

• Returns and Receipts

• Checks and Balances

• stops and Starts

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14. Which is not a right as listed in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to wear a hood in Mr. Jaegers' class

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15. What is the first step to amend the Constitution?

• The states proposes a change

• The Congress proposes a change

• The President proposes a change

• Either the states or Congress can propose a change

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16. What is the second step or amending the Constitution?

• 1/2 of the states approve

• 3/4 of the states approve

• 2/3 of the states approve

• 13/18 of the states approve