Miss Harris POWER UP 10 - part 1

Which statement best expresses the principle of consent of the government?

• The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year

• All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives

• We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish this Constitution

• No person except a natural born Citizen, shall be eligible to the Office of President

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is very complex.

• The courts strike down many amendments.

• National laws limit the number of amendments.

• Changes in society are too small to require amendments.

This phrase best refers to the __________.

• A) A failed policies made by foreign officials

• B) grievances in the Declaration of Independence

• C) national problems caused by outdated laws

• D) weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by -

• serving in the military

• paying an income tax

• serving on a jury

• obeying the state law

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees.

• It addresses local needs and serves the public good.

• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.

• It removes the national government's duty to improve society.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• state population

• the number of political districts

• voter registration

• the number of state senators

This action is one way the president can influence -

• A) Judicial review

• B) Foreign affairs

• C) International trade

• D) National policies

Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

• A) State judicial branch

• B) Federal executive branch

• C) State executive branch

• D) Federal legislative branch

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Power to approve cabinet members

• Ability to change judicial decisions

In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

• A) Marbury v. Madison

• B) Brown v. Board of Education

• C) Dred Scott v. Sandford

• D) Plessy v. Ferguson