Constitution and Federalism #2

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to meet the demands of the

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Congress

• Patriots

Once ratified, a constitutional amendment may only be changed by

• another amendment

• repeal by 2/3 of the States in convention

• the President

• the Federal Government

Which branch plays the largest role in the formal amendment process?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• none

What principle did Marbury v. Madison establish?

• Federalism

• Limited government

• popular sovereignty

• judicial review

State governments can claim no

• powers belonging to local governments

• inherent powers

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers

Which branch of government can override a Presidential veto?

• judicial

• parliament

• executive

• legislative

A(n) ___________ is a way to change the constitution

• article

• rule of law

• amendment

• separation of powers

Federal aid given to state and local governments with virtually no strings attached

• senatorial courtesy

• concurrent powers

• block grant

• reserved powers

The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of

• executive agreement

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• limited government

Which is a basic characteristic of Federalism?

• divides power between National and State governments

• gives most power to National government

• gives most power to State government

• encourages citizens to participate in government