Withrow American Government Review / Henderson

The Supreme Court cases of Tinker v. Des Moines, Texas v. Johnson, and Brandenburg v. Ohio all have rulings that are based on which amendment?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 5th
• 14th

"House of Representatives impeach President Clinton". The quote is an example of what?

• separation of powers
• establishment clause
• checks and balances
• free exercise clause

The ability of the Supreme Court to check the constitutionality of laws.

• judicial review
• supremacy clause
• veto
• separation of powers

"We the people" is the best example of what?

• judicial review
• popular sovereignty
• checks and balances
• separation of powers

What is separation of powers?

• Three separate branches of government
• the President works in different building than Congress
• The President can veto bills

Which American document is the basis for all US law?

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights

What part of the Constitution was added to protect the citizens?

• Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Article I
• Article II

How does a person become a Supreme Court Justice?

• appointed by the Senate, confirmed by the President
• appointed by the President, confirmed by Congress
• appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
• appointed by the President, confirmed by the House

What powers of Congress are based upon the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• Delegated
• Implied
• Inherent
• Judicial

What does the 14th Amendment protect?

• due process
• gun rights
• voting
• freedom of speech