Civics and Economics Final Exam Prep (Spring 2021)

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution in the past 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is very complex
• The courts strike down many amendments
• National laws limit the number of amendments
• Changes in society are too small to require amendments

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to

• the county and local governments
• a strong confederate government
• the national and state governments
• a powerful state government

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

• To help carry out expressed powers
• To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
• To encourage citizens to vote
• To give the government veto powers

Which action is an example of political lobbying?

• The governor gives special advice to legislative members
• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters
• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
• A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws

What is naturalization?

• When you eat only foods that are "all natural"
• When a person is born in the country they hold citizenship in
• The process of of gaining permanent resident status
• The process that allows immigrants to become citizens.

Who leads the state executive branch?

• The governor
• The president
• The House of Delegates
• The mayor

What court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• U.S. District Court
• VA Circuit Court
• U.S. Supreme Court
• VA District Court

The elastic clause allows Congress to 

• make temporary treaties with foreign countries. 
• regulate trade between states.
• stretch its powers to meet new needs
• tax US citizens in times of economic crisis 

Building support for the ratification of the United States Constitution was the purpose of the

• Farewell Address of George Washington
• Albany Plan of Union
• Mayflower Compact
• Federalist Papers

All Powers that the Constitution does not give to the Federal government

• Are reserved to the State Governments
• Are given to the President
• Are given to Congress
• Are interpreted by the Supreme Court