Civic Literacy Final - Spring 24

According to the Preamble of the Constitution, who has the power?

• The people
• The federal government
• The local government

Why were the Founding Fathers so focused on the idea of popular sovereignty?

• They recently built the Statue of Liberty.
• They were copying Asia's government.
• They recently fought a revolution against King George, who infringed on the rights of the people.

Given the structure of Congress, why did the Framers create a two-house structure?

• It was created to help the president.
• It was a compromise between the small and large states.
• They wanted to make sure the legislative branch would have the power of judicial review.

According to federalism, if the federal government and states have a law on the same topic, who wins?

• Federal government
• They equally share power.
• Local governments

What powers does the president have? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• Interpret laws in court cases to see if the Constitution has been followed.
• Controls the Army & Navy
• Nominate people to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

What's the job of the judicial branch?

• Make and pass laws.
• Make sure the laws are being followed.
• To interpret the laws of the United States.

What's it called when the Supreme Court looks over the actions of the executive and legislative branches?

• Limited government
• Federalism
• Judicial review

What's the Supreme Law of the U.S.?

• Constitution
• Laws enforced by the president
• Declaration of Independence

How many total Amendments have there been added to the Constitution?

• 26
• 27
• 32

How is it possible that the 14th Amendment was passed, but things like Jim Crow Laws happened afterward?

• The federal government doesn't have to follow the Constitution.
• The government has to actually enforce the words written in the Constitution.

• Jim Crow Laws were never created.