Civics Chapter 5 quiz

Words to Know: When people think Congress should make only laws mentioned in the Constitution

Words to Know: When people think Congress can make any laws the Constitution does not forbid

What are reserved powers?

• Powers the constitution does not give to state governments

• Powers the constitution does not give to the federal government

• Laws that can be passed by both federal and state governments

• None of the above

Examples of reserved powers are…

• Regulating trade within state borders

• Setting up schools

• Making rules for marriage and divorce

Q&A: What document can be traced to include a bill of rights to the first state constitution?

A proposed amendment becomes law when it is ratified by…

• Two thirds of the state

• Three fourths of a state

• The whole country

• Congress but in all branches

Vocabulary: A clause stating that the constitution and other laws made by the national government are the Supreme law of the Land. It resolves state laws and laws passed by Congress

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

Originally, the electors of the Electoral College would be selected in which way

What element did Montesquieu believe in?

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

• Supremacy clause

• Federalism