Topic 5 Test

What is popular sovereignty?

• A system where power is divided between central and state governments
• The belief that government is subject to the will of the people
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between federal and state governments

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Mason
• Roger Sherman
• James Madison
• Benjamin Franklin

What are enumerated powers?

• Powers not directly stated in the Constitution
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between federal and state governments
• Powers that belong to the states

What is federalism?

• The Supreme Court's power to judge actions of other branches
• Sharing power between federal and state governments
• Belief that government is subject to the will of the people
• Legislative powers suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution

What are implied powers?

• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers that belong to the states
• Congressional powers suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution
• Powers shared between federal and state governments

Who suggested the "Great Compromise"?

• James Madison
• George Mason
• Roger Sherman
• Thomas Jefferson

What are reserved powers?

• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Powers shared between the federal government and the states
• Powers that belong to the states
• Powers not directly stated in the Constitution

What is judicial review?

• Powers shared between federal and state governments
• The Supreme Court’s power to judge whether actions of other branches are unconstitutional
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• The division of powers between central and state governments

Who was called the "Father of the Bill of Rights"?

• George Mason
• James Madison
• Roger Sherman
• Alexander Hamilton

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers that belong to the states
• Powers shared between the federal government and the state governments
• Powers specifically given to Congress
• Legislative powers suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution