SS: The United States Constitution

Which of these terms refers to the principle that people accused of a crime must be granted certain legal rights?

• due process

• habeas corpus

• judicial review

• eminent domain

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

• steps for amending the Constitution

• purpose to be served by the Constitution

• procedures for ratifying the Constitution

• guidelines for interpreting the Constitution

Why did the framers of the Constitution create three separate branches of government?

• to help people with different opinions cooperate

• to increase the power of the central government

• to keep any one group from gaining too much power

• to provide enough officials to handle the volume of work

The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the

• states

• people

• federal government

• lawmakers

Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?

• Elected representatives make decisions for only their regions.

• Power is divided between central and regional bodies.

• Separate branches have similar areas of responsibility.

• Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines.

Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below?

- African Americans 

- Women 

- Residents of the District of Columbia 

- 18-year-olds

• right to an education

• right to serve on a jury

• right to vote in elections

• right to federal employment

Enumerate powers are those that

• are not specifically outline by the Constitution

• are specifically outlined by the Constitution

• powers that the Legislature cannot claim as part of its law making responsibility

• powers that the Legislature can claim as a part of its law making responsibility

Implied powers are those that

• are not specifically outline by the Constitution

• are specifically outlined by the Constitution

• powers that the Legislature cannot claim as part of its law making responsibility

• powers that the Legislature can claim as a part of its law making responsibility

TRUE or FALSE: Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances ensures limited government so no one branch dominates

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Individual Rights are to ensure individuals don't obtain too much rights over the government

• TRUE

• FALSE