Constitution Study Guide

What constitutional principle is defined as a division of power between the federal and state government?

• judicial review

• representative democracy

• federalism

• territorialism

Which document explained how the government of the US was to be set up, and what the government could and could not do?

• the Declaration of Independence

• the US Constitution

• the Gettysburg Address

• the Emancipation Proclamation

Which statement explains the Great Compromise?

• a one house legislature where each state gets 1 vote

• a two house legislature where states are represented equally in one house and based on population in the other house

• a one house legislature where representation is based on population

• a two house legislature where seats in both houses are equal

How is the amendment process an example of federalism?

• requires approval of 2/3 of the Supreme Court

• requires unanimous approval of both the President and Congress

• requires unanimous approval of both state and local governments

• requires approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states

Which of the following allows the state to take private property it needs and compensate the owners?

• judicial review

• affirmative action

• eminent domain

• popular sovereignty

The US Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by

• establishing a national legislature

• allowing state governments to have power

• requiring that amendments be approved by the states

• giving the national government the power to collect taxes

Which of these actions is a power of the state?

• coining money

• conducting elections

• establishing post offices

• raising an army

Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?

• it can be changed when needed

• it outlines the government's structure

• it refers to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• it supports every citizen's right to make a good living

What kind of powers are defined by the Necessary and Proper Clause?

• enumerated

• reserved

• implied

• expressed

What part of the Bill of Rights protects the rights of people accused of a crime?

• federalism

• separation of powers

• due process

• checks and balances