Federalism and Constitution

Which type of grant is for a broad range of projects for a particular department of government?

• categorical grants

• block grants

• project grants

• pell grants

Project grants are usually awarded on the basis of competitive applications.

• True

• False

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are purposes in the preamble of the Constitution.

• True

• False

What are the two levels of government into which the U.S. Constitution divides powers?

• state

• military

• arbitrary

• federal

The Constitution gives states and the national government certain powers that are exclusive to them. How does this demonstrate limited government?

• The national govenrment can expand their power without checks.

• States can refuse to comply with laws from the national government.

• Federal powers are limited to only those in the Constitution.

• Courts at the state and national level have to examine every law.

In a representative government, every person is expected to vote on every law up for consideration.

• False, they only have to vote on local laws.

• True, registering to vote means a person will vote on all proposed laws.

• True, citizens take turns debating and voting on laws.

• False, they vote on representatives to make and enforce laws.

What are the two steps to ratify an amendment (change) to the Constitution?

• U.S. Congress passes proposal by 2/3 of each chamber

• 3/4 of the state legislatures vote to ratify the proposal

• The president signs the proposal

• A majority of he Supreme Court approves the proposal

Which principle of American Government is necessary in order for the checks and balances to stop a branch from becoming too powerful?

• representative government

• civil rights and liberties

• popular sovereignty

• rule of law

Which term is most closely related to the concept of "consent of the governed?"

• judicial review

• jury duty

• voting

• due process

Which principle in the Constitution divides national power into three branches?

• individual rights

• separation of powers

• federalism

• majority rule/minority rights