Unit 3: Constitution & Federalism Summative

What is the meaning of the Supremacy Clause?

• States are supreme in all areas not delegated to the federal (national) government

• If federal (national) & state laws conflict, federal laws take precedence

• The Supreme Court has the final word

• State judges have the final word

Which constitutional clause is the source of the implied powers of the national government?

• Elastic Clause/necessary and proper clause

• Full faith and credit clause

• Supremacy clause

• Reserved powers clause

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are known as_______________?

• The Preamble

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

Which of the following is a power the executive branch has to check the legislative branch?

• Override a veto

• Review

• Oversight

• Veto

What is a power the legislative branch has over the executive?

• Judicial appointments

• Confirm judges

• Rule laws unconstitutional

• Impeachment

What is a power the legislative branch has over the judicial?

• Declare war

• Veto

• Constitutional amendment

• Override veto

What is a power the legislative branch has over the judicial and executive branches?

• Impeachment

• Veto

• Rule laws unconstitutional

• Oversight

Which powers does the legislative branch have over the executive?

• Rule laws unconstitutional

• Override vetoes

• Confirm judicial appointments

• Declare war

Reserved powers are powers that the Constitution

• Specifically lists as state powers

• Assigns to both state and federal governments

• Gives only to the federal government

What are expressed/enumerated powers?

• Government powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Logical extensions of governmental powers listed in the Constitution

• Powers historically recognized as belonging to a national government

• Powers held by states