Principles and Structure of the U.S. Constitution

The belief that governments are created by, and are subject to, the will of the people is known as what?

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• reserved power

Which of the following is a controversy that has persisted since the days of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• the issue of de jure segregation

• whether or not quotas can be used for affirmative action

• whether or not the legislative branch should have one or two houses

• the question of federal power versus states' rights

Which of the following is an area where the federal government alone has authority?

• raising taxes

• establishing user fees

• regulating trade

• assessing fines

A system in which power is shared between the federal and state governments is referred to as what?

• federalism

• bi-partisan government

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are granted to the president, certain powers to Congress, and still others to federal courts. This is an example of what?

• federalism

• ex post facto government

• separation of powers

• judicial review

Dave is upset because he has to pay taxes to both the federal government and the state of North Carolina. Both the state and the national government have the authority to impose taxes. This is an example of which of the following?

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• implied powers

The United States House of Representatives is established by which of the following?

• the Preamble of the Constitution

• Article I of the Constitution

• Article II of the Constitution

• Supremacy Clause

Which choice best describes the relationship between the three branches of government?

• popular sovereignty

• enumerated powers

• checks and balances

• federalism

What does the Constitution say is the "supreme law of the land"?

• the Bill of Rights

• U.S., or federal laws

• the amendments

• state laws

The authority of the courts to declare acts of Congress and/or state legislatures unconstitutional is referred to as what?

• court nullification

• judicial authority

• legislative oversight

• judicial review