Ohio American Government AIR Test Standard 7

What Article of the Constitution explains the process by which an amendment is added to it?

• I (one)

• V (five)

• VII (seven)

• III (three)

Define judicial review.

• the Senate's ability to confirm presidential appointments.

• the court's ability to interpret laws and the Constitution and to clarify their meaning.

• the court's ability to impeach the president

• taxing the states in order to generate revenue

What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?

• may veto laws

• may disapprove treaties or appointments

• may appoint judges

• may declare legislative action unconstitutional

The Bill of Rights is made up of

• Amendments 1-10.

• Amendments 11-18.

• Amendments 19-26.

To propose an amendment ______ of CONGRESS must approve.

• 3/4

• 3/5

• 1/4

• 2/3

Allows changes to be made to the Constitution.

• Amendment process

• Due process

• Voting rights

• Checks and balances

The 17th amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people. Which constitutional concept is shown here?

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• federalism

• separation of powers

A citizen is guaranteed rights by the first amendment such as the freedom of speech and religion. What concept is illustrated by these freedoms?

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

Amendment #10 reflects the concept of _____________.

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• federalism

• separation of powers

The War Powers Act of 1973 limited the amount of time that the President is able to send military troops into action without asking Congress for a declaration of war. This act is an example of what concept?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• separation of powers

• limited government