E.O.C. Review Day 10

Which of the following powers is delegated only to the national government?

• Conducting Elections

• Collecting Taxes

• Coining Money

• Establishing Courts

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

• Both levels of government have the power to declare war.

• Both levels of government have the power to coin money.

• Both levels of government have the power to conduct elections.

The right to regulate public schools is reserved for:

• Congress

• The House of Representatives

• the president

• the states

The supremacy clause states that:

• the constitution is the supreme law of the land

• state laws are stronger than federal laws

• federal and state laws have equal power

• local governments have no power

Which provision (part) of the Constitution resolves conflicts between the laws of a state and laws passed by the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Concurrent powers clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

Thousands of amendments have been introduced but how many have been ratified?

• Ten amendments

• Twenty-three amendments

• Twenty-seven amendments

• No amendments have been changed

What is the first step of amending the Constitution?

• 2/3's of Congress must approve the proposed amendment.

• The president must sign the amendment.

• People vote to decide on the new amendment.

• The Supreme Court determines if the amendment will benefit the country.

Which of the following statements is true about amending the Constitution?

• It has never been amended

• There are two ways to amend the Constitution

• Members of Congress don’t like amending the Constitution

• Members of Congress always support the ratification of the Constitution

Why did the framers feel it was necessary to amend the Constitution?

• Amending the Constitution would allow for tyranny

• Amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social condidtions

• Amending the Constitution shows other governments how strong the U.S. government is

• Amending the Constitution allows for a smooth transition between political parties