CRM 3.2 Federalism: Origins and Purposes of Government

Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?

• Citizens in the U.S. are protected by the Bill of Rights.

• Citizens in the U.S. are subject to state and federal laws.

• Power is divided among the three branches.

• Power is divided among the two main political parties.

Which of the following prevents a state law from conflicting with a federal law?

• supremacy clause

• habeas corpus

• elastic clause

• ex post facto

All of the following are roles of the State Governments EXCEPT?

• Coining money

• Maintain highways

• Set health regulations

• Support colleges and universities

This describes when the Federal and State Governments share power.

• enumerated powers

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers

• delegated powers

Based on the quote, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?

• ratification process allow president to reflect public views

• ratification process allow governors to reflect public views

• The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend

• The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend

What fraction of the states are required for a Constitutional amendment to be ratified?

• one-third

• one-half

• two-thirds

• three-fourths

In order for an amendment to pass, which of the following would need to happen first?

• 2/3 of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

• president rejects the amendment after Congress supports it

• 3/4 of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

• president sent amendment to states after Congress support it

Using the image which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth C. Stanton support?

• amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage

• amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process

• Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights

• Congress passing laws limiting freedom of association rights

Which of the following would best explain why a formal amendment process is important?

• To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

• To keep some states from being too powerful

• To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

• To give the president a role in changing the government

The image below describes the need for what constitutional amendment?

• led to the 15th Amendment allowing racial minorities to vote

• led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote

• It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote

• It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote