Unit 4 Constitution

The Preamble of the US Constitution says that power to govern  originates with

• The States

• The People

• The Supreme Court

• The President

Which would be considered a right of free speech?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to remain silent if arrested or asked to testify

• The right to refuse to let them search your home without a warrant

• To protest and write letters against police brutality

Which provision was included in the Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing times?

• Separation of Powers

• amendments

• An electoral college

• A federal system

Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution are reserved to the states. This solved this topic of debate.

• Divisions of powers among the branches of government

• Balance of power between national and state government

• Annexation of new lands into the country

• Representation of the states in the Congress

The system of checks and balances was included in the Constitution to

• Allow all voters a choice in the legislative system

• Allow for trial by jury in all civil and criminal cases

• Provide a method to change the document

• Ensure no branch had too much power

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

• The power to pass school budgets

• The power to sign peace treaties with other nations

• The power to pass state income taxes

• The power to ratify local laws

The framers created federalism in order to

• Prevent tyranny by dividing power between state and national governments

• Preserve power for the elites in society

• Ensure the federal government would not be shut down

• Establish a powerful central government and limit the powers of the states

The 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments protect

• Voting rights

• The right to practice your religion

• Privacy Rights

• Rights in the legal system

“Even if the President stops a law, Congress can still have it's way if 2/3rds are willing to vote for it” What power is this describing?

• Judicial Review

• Veto override

• Veto

• Impeachment

The case of Marbury vs. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court decision because it

• Increased the power of the Federalists in the legislative branch

• Resulted in the increase in the number of Supreme Court justices

• Established the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional

• Reinforced the power of the President as commander n chief