Constitution Review

What is the name of the principle that describes the power between both federal/central and state government?

• Federalism

• Nationalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Which amendment gives states the right to nullify (cancel) laws they feel are unconstitutional?

• 1st amendment

• 8th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 9th amendment

A group of Catholics are having a celebration in the downtown community. The local police department shut it down for no unjust reason. What amendment is possibly being violated?

• 3rd amendment

• 1st amendment

• 7th amendment

• 6th amendment

The President (Executive Branch) wants to propose a treaty, but the Senate (Legislative Branch) disapproves it. What principle of government is this an example of?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Republicanism

Which of the following is NOT an amendment that citizens are granted by the Bill of Rights?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom to speak without fear of punishment

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

• Guarantee of a speedy trial

What amendment is the right to bear arms?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What amendment protects you from having cruel and unusual punishment?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Check 3 boxes total: Which amendments below have to do with due process of law? (Due process are the rights you have if you are convicted for a crime)

• 1st

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 9th

The legislative branch proposes a law to have listening devices put on all phones to listen in on possible threats. The judicial branch declares it unconstitutional to people's privacy and the executive branch vetoes (rejects) the law. Which principle of government is happening?

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

The state and federal government have the power to levy taxes and build roads. The state has the power to fund public schools and the federal government has the power to declare war. This is an example of what principle?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers