History: Chapter 8 Study Guide

What does Popular Sovereignty mean?

• The system of each branch checking and limiting the power of the other branches.

• The division of power between the states and the national government.

• The right to alter or abolish the government if it violates the people's rights.

• Electing representatives to carry out the people's will.

How can a constitutional amendment be proposed?

• Presidential decree

• A national referendum

• Majority vote in the House of Representatives

• 2/3 of the House and Senate propose

What is Federalism?

• The process of becoming a citizen.

• The division of power between the states and the national government.

• A system of checks and balances.

• The right to vote.

What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• Freedom of speech

• All of the above

Who leads the Senate?

• The President Pro Tempore

• The President of the Senate (Vice President)

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To amend laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

What is required for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen?

• Being a resident alien for five years

• All of the above

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Passing a test on English and U.S. history

What does the executive branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Makes laws

• Carries out the nation's laws

• Judges laws

What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years