20-21 EOY Civics & Econ review #1

What principle of gov't is represented by the following statement?
"The people are the source of the Government's power"

• rule of law
• consent of the governed
• absolute power
• limited gov't

How many times has the constitution been amened?

• 26 times
• 15 times
• 27 times
• 28 times

an amendment is best defined as:

• to confirm by expressing consent of approval
• to officially cancel or overturn
• a change to a constitution

How is an amendment proposed? (2 answers)

• 2/3rds of both Houses of Congress approve of it

• The President and both Houses of Congress approve of it

• Approved by a majority after 2/3rds of the states call for a National Convention

• The Supreme Courts confirms it to be Constitutional

Which of these groups can approve of an Amendment that has been officially been proposed? (2 answers)

• Supreme Court

• 3/4ths of the State Legislatures

• 3/4ths of the states in State Conventions

• The President

• 3/4ths of Both Houses of Congress

Which of these statements is true about making changes to the Constitution?

• It is fast and easy

• It a slow process but changes are rarely rejected

• It is possible, but difficult

• Changes were never meant to happen

Which principle is demonstrated in the first 3 words of the U.S. Constitution, "We the People"?

• Limited government
• Consent of the governed
• Democracy
• Representative government

What is the Preamble of the Constitution?

• the beginning of a letter to the Mrs. Lyddane

• the introduction to a letter to the King

• an explanation of the causes of the American Revolution

• the introduction of the US Constitution explaining the purpose of government

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Preamble

What will happen if you do not perform a civic duty?

• You will face legal consequences.

• Nothing because it is something you should do.

• You will get a raise at your job.