Mini Assessment 4 Review

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

• First Amendment
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble
• Article I

The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003. 

"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."
What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

• commander in chief
• negotiator in chief
• chief legislator
• chief regulator

The following passage is from McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). 

"If … such be the mandate of the Constitution, we have only to obey; but that instrument does not profess to enumerate the means by which the powers it confers may be executed…"
Which constitutional provision does this decision support?

• commerce clause
• judicial review
• habeas corpus
• elastic clause

Which list includes roles of the president?

• Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
• Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
• Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
• Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

• Bill of Rights
• Article IV
• Preamble
• Article I

The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968.
"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.  "
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?

• Government holds frequent elections.
• Government exists to serve the people.
• Government promotes the general welfare.
• Government provides for the common defense.

The statement below is from a historical document.
 
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system? 

• Voters elect Congress members. 
• The Electoral College elects Congress.
• Congress enforces policies.
• The president enacts policies.

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

• overriding vetoes
• appointing judges
• declaring laws unconstitutional
• refusing to confirm appointments

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

• separation of powers
• checks and balances
• advice and consent
• executive privilege

Which option completes the trial process? 

• cross examination
• jury instructions
• investigation
• verdict