Mini-assessment 4 review

Why did the preamble begin with "We the People"?

• To indicate that the national government had limited power

• To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation

• To indicate that the American people are the ultimate source of authority

• To separate the powers of government into three branches

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the President? (check all that applies)

• Confirm/deny presidential appointments

• Commander in Chief of the armed services

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Ratify treaties

Danielson is convicted of committing mail fraud by the U.S. District Court of Florida. Danielson believes the judge was unfairly biased against him. To which court should he send his appeal?

• Florida Supreme Court

• Florida County Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal

What kind of order does the U.S. Supreme Court issue to indicate that it will review a case?

• Court Order

• Writ of Certiorari

• Restraining Order

• Trial by Jury

Which part of the government participated in this process?

• Senate and President

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Judicial Branch

• The U.S. Supreme Court

"Congress shall make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out into execution.." This is known as?

• Elastic Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Export Clause

• Internal Clause

Judicial Review is the power of the court to declare something unconstitutional.

• True

• False

What does it mean to ensure domestic tranquility in the Preamble?

• To prevent foreign invasion

• To maintain peace at home

• Ensuring that Americans enjoy high standards of living

• Prevent taxes for middle class

Which office requires you to be a natural born citizen and be at least 35 years old

• Senate

• House of Representative

• President

• Supreme Court Judge

What do the lawmaking processes at the state and national levels have in common?

• Only the executive can propose bills

• Both the legislative and executive branches are needed to pass laws