Chapter 3 Review

Which document represents the supreme law of the land?

• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Bill of Rights

Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House
• The President
• The Vice President
• The Secretary of State

What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 8 years
• 6 years

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

• The residents of a single state

• The residents of several states

• The residents of Washington D.C.

• The President

Which of the following represents the goal of the Supremacy Clause?

• Congress may settle disputes between the United States and another country

• Presidents may not form congressional committees

• The U.S. Supreme Court may decide to reject an appeal from a lower court

• States may not pass laws that conflict with federal laws

Which phrase from the English Bill of Rights (1689) is reflected in the Constitution's Third Amendment?

• "That excessive bail ought not to be required...nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted"

• "That election of members...ought to be free"

• "That...keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace..is against law"

• "That the...power of suspending the laws...without consent of Parliament is illegal"

What is popular sovereignty?

• Ruled by the people

• Ruled by a dictator

• Ruled by a Monarch

• Ruled by a Oligarchy

Which structure found in the Constitution was added as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Limited Monarchy

• Separation of Powers

• Universal Suffrage

• Unitary Government

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bills of Attainder

• Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What is the highest federal court in the United States?

• District Courts

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Courts