The Constitution and Bill of Rights

Which of the four "progressive amendments" gave women the right to vote?

• 16

• 19

• 18

• 17

According to the Ninth Amendment to the Constitution, what do "Enumerated Rights" in the Bill of Rights NOT do?

• Give Congress the right to tax

• Grant more power to the state government

• Describe the Powers of the presidency

• Deny Rights to other people

Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution?

• a two-third majority of Congress

• the president

• The Supreme Court

• a simple majority of Congress

What does a strict Constructionist believe?

• The national government should not share power with the states.

• The government should exercise only the powers specifically listed in the Constitution.

• The government may exercise powers implied by the Constitution, even if they are not explicitly listed .

• States retain supremacy over national laws when they are in conflict

Which statement best expresses the purpose of the opening words of the Us Constitution, "We the people?"

• All citizens are guaranteed freedom of speech.

• Federal laws are subject to congressional votes.

• Americans favor unrestricted immigration polices.

• Political sovereignty stems from the consent of the people.

Which of the following id the best example of a check on presidential power?

• Congress overriding a presidential veto.

• The Supreme Court finding a law unconstitutional

• The presidential negotiating an international treaty

• The Senate voting to pass a new law

How many articles does the Constitution have?

• 6

• 27

• 7

• 1

Why did the Founding Father include the Bill of Rights with the Constitution?

• to define the role of Congress to provide representation for the people

• to protect the rights of individuals from the federal government

• to limit the power of the state governments to enact laws

• to distribute powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches

Which statement best describes federalism?

• It is the division of powers between a national government and state governments.

• It is the authority to make and enforce decisions based on written constitution.

• It is the difference in the functions of the economy's public and private sectors.

• It is the use of checks and balances between the three different government and branches.

What concept is illustrated by the fact that Congress has power the power to introduce and pass laws, and the president has the responsibility to enforce all federal laws?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism