Civics Unit 2 Vocab Quiz

What are the powers given specifically to the national government by the U.S. Constitution?

• Expressed powers

• Intrastate commerce

• Grants-in-aid

• Cooperative federalism

What is trade that takes place within the borders of a state called?

• Apportionment

• Intrastate commerce

• Interstate commerce

• Redistricting

What is a federal system with a fairly strict division of powers between the national and state governments called?

• Dual federalism

• Devolution

• Regulated federalism

• New federalism

What is trade that takes place between two states or among several states called?

• Redistricting

• Intrastate commerce

• Interstate commerce

• Block grants

What is the process of redrawing the geographic boundaries of legislative districts after a census to reflect population changes called?

• Redistricting

• Quorum

• Apportionment

• Gerrymandering

What is probable cause?

• Probable cause is the belief that evidence of a crime does not exist.
• Probable cause is the unreasonable belief that a crime has been committed.
• Probable cause is the belief that a crime has not been committed.
• Probable cause is the reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime exists.

What is a warrant?

• A warrant is a legal document issued by a a police officer in order to file for a event like a parade.

• A warrant is a fine that you need to pay if you violate the rules of conduct in the NCAA.

• A warrant is a form of payment to a bank that allows them to provide you with a line of credit.

• a document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to carry out a search, seizure of evidence, or arrest

What are civil rights?

• Guarantees of equal rights and equal treatment under the law

• Civil rights are the rights and freedoms that are only granted to citizens of a particular country.
• Civil rights are laws that protect the government from interference by individuals or groups.
• Civil rights are privileges that are only granted to certain individuals based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

What are enumerated powers?

• Enumerated powers are the powers that are not mentioned in the Constitution.
• Enumerated powers are the powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
• Enumerated powers are the powers specifically granted to the state governments by the Constitution.
• Enumerated powers are the powers that can be exercised by both the federal and state governments.

What are implied powers?

• Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution in order for the Supreme Court to carry out their duties.

• Powers that are only granted to state governments in order for the state to carry out their duties.

• Powers that are granted to the President by Congress in order for the president to carry out their duties.

• Powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to carry out its duties.