TOpic 4 Lesson 5-7 Test Review

The Constitution has _______ amendments.

The role of the Judicial Branch is ________.

• To make laws
• To interpret laws
• To enforce laws
• To veto laws

Which Amendments protect the rights of African Americans?

• 1st and 2nd Amendments
• 5th and 6th Amendments
• 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
• 18th and 21st Amendments

What is the process for ratifying an amendment?

• By a simple majority vote in the House of Representatives
• By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states
• By a unanimous vote in the Supreme Court
• By a presidential decree

Which of the following are citizens' responsibilities?

• Paying taxes
• Driving fast
• Eating junk food
• Watching TV

How does voting reflect our national identity?

• Voting reflects our national identity by allowing us to express our political beliefs and participate in our democracy
• Voting reflects our national identity by determining our nationality
• Voting reflects our national identity by changing our national symbols
• Voting reflects our national identity by influencing our national anthem

A naturalized citizen is someone who ____?

• Is born in a country
• Has dual citizenship
• Has been granted citizenship after fulfilling certain requirements
• Is a permanent resident

Which of the following are roles of the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws
• Grant pardons

• Confirm or deny appointments

• Declare war

Define "federalism"

• A system of government where power is divided between a central government and state government

• A type of government where the power is held by one central authority
• A system of government where all power is vested in a single central agency
• A system of government where the power is divided among several small regional authorities

The number of electors is a state's ______ plus their two ____.

• population, senators
• representatives, governors
• representatives, senators
• governors, presidents