U.S. Gov Chapter 3 Review: The Constitution

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

• changes to the original Constitution

• descriptions of the structure of government

• outline of the limits of government

• statement of individuals

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

• Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.

• Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.

• The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

• The president passes a law in Congress.

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

• presidential branch

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

• State governments are allowed to act on federal matters.

• State governments can rule on local issues.

• The federal government can appoint state governors.

• The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

A written constitution is important because it

• allows government to control its citizens.

• cannot be changed, or amended.

• prevents citizens from breaking laws.

• provides a rule book for government.

After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that

• could function without limited power.

• had limited power but could enforce laws.

• was weaker than the other branches of government.

• was able to rule in Supreme Court cases.

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

• The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state.

• The House of Representatives is made up of appointed officials.

• The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

• The representatives in the House are elected by Congress.

Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress?

• the power to distribute counterfeit money

• the power to eliminate the militia

• the power to levy taxes on citizens

• the power to veto

In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning is protected by the

• First Amendment.

• Second Amendment.

• Sixth Amendment.

• Tenth Amendment.

Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?

• Propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it.

• Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures vote on it.

• Ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by Congress.

• Vote an an amendment, then have Congress ratify it.