Topic 3 Test Review

The division of governmental powers between a central and state governments

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• republicanism

Which of the following is the correct definition of popular sovereignty?

• the court has the authority to strike down something as unconstitutional

• the people have the authority to strike down something as unconstitutional

• the people are the source of any and all political power

• the people create all policy directly

The idea that the people elect officials to create and enforce public policy

• direct democracy

• republic

• judicial review

• federalism

What are the Bill of Rights?

• first 10 amendments to the Constitution, intended to strengthen the federal government

• first 10 amendments to the Constitution, intended to limit the federal government

• first 10 laws passed by Congress

• list of the federal governments basic powers

The idea that each branch of government has the authority to restrict the other branches of government, often times with unrelated powers is...

• separation of powers

• federalism

• concurrent powers

• checks and balances

The right to bear arms is protected by the

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 4th amendment

The first amendment protects all of the following EXCEPT

• speech

• religion

• assembly

• trial by jury

Cruel and Unusual punishment is protected by the

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 9th amendment

The 9th Amendment states that just because we list some rights in the Constitution, doesn't mean those are the only rights the people have. What is the intent of this amendment?

• to protect the unlisted rights of the people

• to protect the government's power

• to only protect the rights we already listed

• there is no intent

Governmental officials must also follow the law. What best aligns with this statement?

• rule of law

• judicial review

• federalism

• popular sovereignty