Constitution test

Which part of the Connecticut or Great Compromise benefits states with smaller populations

• Each state has two representatives in the Senate

• The Senate has to approve any judges appointed by the President

• All spending bills originate in the House of Representatives

• A state's representation in the House will be based on its population

Which of these explains the relationship between the state and national governments?

• State leaders can abolish federal policies

• State budgets must be approved by the national government

• State governors must approve federal laws before they can be implemented in a state

• State constitutions must follow what is established in the U.S. Constitution

What is Federalism?

• Limitations placed on a branch of government's political power by giving the branches some control over each other.

• Separation of powers between national, state, and local governments.

• The government's authority comes from the people.

• The distribution of political power among the three branches of government.

What was the impact of judicial review on the Supreme Court as established by John Marshall in the case of Marbury v. Madison

• It became more powerful, because it could rule on the constitutionality of legislation

• It became less vulnerable to special interest groups, as justices could now serve for life

• It became more influential because it handed down a single majority opinion instead of separate ones

• It became less powerful, as it limited the power of judicial review

What is Judicial Review?

• Changes made to the Constitution

• The power of the courts to decide if laws are valid under the Constitution

• A check of the Executive Branch on the power of the Legislative Branch

• Arrangements that Presidents make with foreign governments that do not require Senate approval

The president and vice president are responsible for enforcing laws; and are members of the ______ Branch

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Bureaucracy

Which statement represents the system of checks and balances?

• The Senate votes not to ratify a treaty written by the President

• A representative and a senator both introduce a bill in Congress

• The President signs an executive order creating a new national holiday

• A Supreme Court Justice writes an opinion on a case different than what was previously decided.

The Articles of Confederation represented the

• rejection of the Bill of Rights

• first attempt at self-government for the United States

• acceptance of British rule by the colonies

• early effort by the United States to form alliances with other nations

Which BEST explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?

• State laws allow their actions

• Executive orders protect their actions

• Constitutional rights protect their actions

• Municipal ordinances protect their actions

Congress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by the

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment