US Gov't Ch3

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

• changes to the original Constitution

• descriptions of the structure of government

• outline of the limits of government

• statement of individual rights and freedoms

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

• Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.

• Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.

• The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

• The president passes a law in Congress

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• the legislative branch

• the judicial branch

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

• State governments can rule on local issues.

• The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

A written constitution is important because it

• prevents citizens from breaking laws.

• provides a rule book for government.

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

• The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state.

• The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that

• could function without limited power.

• had limited power but could enforce laws.

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison published The Federalist Papers in an effort to

• revise the Constitution to reduce executive power.

• create a powerful central government and executive branch.

• communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public.

• prevent states from becoming more powerful than central government

In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning is protected by the

• 1st Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the Constitution?

• Propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it.

• Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.

• Ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by Congress.

• Vote on an amendment, then have Congress ratify it.