#6

1. Which places the GREATEST limit on the power of the federal government?

• state courts
• judicial review
• the Bill of Rights
• the President's veto

2. The system established to make sure that no one branch of government controls the other branches is called

• federalism
• republicanism
• checks and balances
• separation of powers

3. Which is the correct order of events that led to increased civil rights and liberties?

• slavery abolished, women's suffrage guaranteed, Prohibition ends, 18 year olds guaranteed suffrage
• slavery abolished, 18 year olds guaranteed suffrage, women's suffrage guaranteed, Prohibition ends
• women's suffrage guaranteed, Prohibition ends, 18 year olds guaranteed suffrage, slavery abolished
• women's suffrage guaranteed, slavery abolished, Prohibition ends, 18 year olds guaranteed suffrage

4. The fact that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land" illustrates which aspect of our government?

• limited government
• national supremacy
• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers

5. Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?

• it makes it easy for one person or group to seize power
• it prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout
• it allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches
• it requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good

6. The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of

• supremacy
• veto power
• federalism
• checks and balances

7. Which of these is TRUE of the United States Senate?

• filibusters are not allowed
• members serve two year terms
• there are no limits on debate
• the Speaker is chosen by the majority

8. The Senate has the power to confirm presidential appointments to the Supreme Court. This is an example of what principle of the United States government?

• judicial review
• popular sovereignty
• checks and balances
• executive privilege

9. The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to

• a separation of powers between various executive departments
• a separation of powers between the national and state governments
• a separation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government
• a separation of individual rights from the rights that are granted to state governments

10. It has been said that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land". By this we mean

• it is the highest form of law in the United States
• it is a document bathed in truth and wrapped in wisdom
• it has allowed for the strength of a federal union, while allowing for local administration to be handled locally
• it is a time-honored document that has been flexible enough to withstand change, yet rigid enough to maintain its integrity