9 Weeks Review

What is another one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 

• The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
• The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
• a national convention where 2 / 3 of all states are represented cotes to introdroduces and amendment followed by 3 / 4 of the state legislatures approving the amendment
• A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

The Tenth Amendment states that

• most powers belong to the national government.
• powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
• the people are the source of all government powers.
• the states are the most important part of our government system.

One way that federal and state governments limit government power is by creating ...

• State alliances

• State agencies

• Written constitutions

• Social programs

Congress can override a presidential veto by

• 2/3 vote in Congress

• Popular Vote

• Supreme Court Decision

• 3/4 vote in congress

One of the checks on power described in the U.S constitution includes the power of the Senate to ...

• Ratify amendments

• Interpret laws as unconstitutional

• Impeach the president

• Approve cabinet positions

What natural rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty, equality, fraternity

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Justice, freedom, equality

• Freedom of speech, press, and religion

By adopting the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers demonstrated the importance of ...

• A strong central government

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• State Powers

Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection.

• Majority Rule

• Divine Right

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

Which constitutional guarantee is demonstrated by this sequence?

Officer determines probable cause; asks for a warrant --> judge issues warrant --> Police search property

• Due process

• Free speech

• Trial by Jury

• Public Assembly