In the context of the Constitution, what are the three distinct types of delegated powers?

Expressed, Reserved, Concurrent

What is the main purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

To empower Congress to make laws needed for executing its powers

To limit the powers of the National Government

To define the reserved powers of the States

To suggest inherent powers for the National Government

In what way do grants-in-aid contribute to the functioning of the federal system?

By providing federal money or resources to the States

By limiting the powers of the National Government

By excluding states from participating in federal programs

Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment

result from the daily experiences of government.

involve changing the written words of the Constitution.

have occurred very rarely in the past 200 years.

can occur only with the approval of the States.

The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in the

13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.

The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to

remove judges through impeachment.

declare executive actions unconstitutional.

Which of the following accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for more than 200 years?

built-in provisions for accommodating change

detailed provisions that anticipated changing customs

very specific language that limits reinterpretation

inflexible provisions designed to resist change

How do checks and balances contribute to the functioning of the government?

By allowing each branch to limit the actions of the others

By concentrating power in the executive branch

By excluding the judicial branch from policy decisions

By giving the President unilateral authority

When there is a separation of powers,

power is distributed among three independent branches of government.

power is divided between the National Government and the States.

the people grant the States the authority to govern.

the basic powers of government are held by a single agency.

Congress can effect changes to the Constitution by

adding meaning to the structure of the Constitution.

simply exercising many of its powers.

How do implied powers differ from expressed powers in the Constitution?

Expressed powers are explicitly stated, while implied powers are suggested

Implied powers are explicitly stated, while expressed powers are suggested

Implied powers are reserved for the states, while expressed powers are delegated to the National Government

Expressed powers are inherent, while implied powers are necessary and proper

Concurrent powers are those that are

exercised simultaneously by the National and the State governments.

exercised by State governments alone.

exercised by the National Government alone.

denied to both the National and the State governments.

Citizens who commit a crime in one State and then flee to another State to escape prosecution are to be returned to the original State under

the Full Faith and Credit Clause.

the Privileges and Immunities Clause.

any interstate compact involving all 50 States.

Which of the following powers can the National Government legally exercise?

expressed, implied and inherent powers

Once ratified, a constitutional amendment may only be changed by

repeal by 2/3 of the States in convention.

Why has the Constitution maintained significance for over 200 years?

Owning to its adaptability and principles

Because it is an anti-Enlightenment document

For its rigid and unchanging nature

What are the basic layouts of Articles I, II, and III?

Articles I - Legislative, II - Executive, III - Judicial

Articles I - Executive, II - Legislative, III - Judicial

Articles I - Judicial, II - Executive, III - Legislative

Articles I - Judicial, II - Legislative, III - Executive

How has the Constitution remained relevant for the past 200+ years?

Through a dynamic formal amendment process

By staying unchanged since its creation

Due to regular replacements with new constitutions

How does the formal amendment process illustrate the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty?

It involves both national and state levels of government

It centralizes power in the federal government

It limits the role of state governments

It excludes popular input in the amendment process

How has the Constitution been changed by legislation?

By passing laws that reinterpret constitutional principles

Legislation cannot change the Constitution

Through the process of judicial review

Only through constitutional amendments

Which of the following statements about the powers of the National Government is TRUE?

It is a government of delegated powers.

The Necessary and Proper Clause limits those powers.

Each of the inherent powers must be traceable to some expressed power.

Only the Congress exercises the expressed powers.

The Framers limited the power of the National Government both by creating separate branches and by

giving some powers only to the States.

giving the National Government only the expressed powers.

providing for formal amendment to the Constitution.

What powers do the President and Congress have over the appointment of Supreme Court justices?

The President appoints the judge and the senate approves the appointment

Congress appoints the judge and President approves the appointment

Senate appoints the judge and the house approves the appointment

The President appoints the judge and congress has no power over the appointment.

How has the Constitution been changed by legislation?

By passing laws that reinterpret constitutional principles

Legislation cannot change the Constitution

Through the process of judicial review

Only through constitutional amendments

What are the powers given to the national government and to the state governments?

Powers are divided between the national and state governments

The national government has all powers, and the states have none

Powers are only given to the state governments

Powers are only given to the international government

What’s the relationship between the Supremacy Clause and McCulloch v. Maryland?

The case reinforced that federal law prevails over conflicting state law

The Supremacy Clause is unrelated to McCulloch v. Maryland

McCulloch v. Maryland weakened the Supremacy Clause

McCulloch v. Maryland overrode the Supremacy Clause

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