Topic 4: L5-L7 Test Review

The three branches of government as described in Articles I-III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of

• individual rights.

• republicanism.

• popular sovereignty.

• separation of powers.

How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?

• by establishing a strong executive branch

• by implementing a system of checks and balances

• by dividing power between federal and state governments

• by establishing a strong legislative branch

The term “judicial review” means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if

• a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional.

• a lower court’s decision is correct.

• the executive branch is enforcing laws properly.

• one of the justices should be removed from office.

What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?

• It enables citizens to choose their representatives by popular vote.

• It expands the power of the central government and limits the power of state governments.

• It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.

• It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of government.

Which part of the federal government has the sole power to introduce an appropriations bill that sets aside money for government programs?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• the President

• the judiciary

Which of the following is a way to propose a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• approval by a popular vote held in every state

• approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate

• approval by three-fourths of the House and Senate

• approval by the legislature of three-fourths of the states

What right does the Fifth Amendment protect?

• the right to bear arms

• the right to free speech

• the right to not give evidence against oneself

• the right to a trial by jury

The First Amendment can best be described as:

• prohibiting unlawful searches and seizure.

• the rights of people accused of crimes.

• guarantees of basic individual liberties.

• protection against giving evidence against oneself.

What issue did the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments address?

• women’s voting rights

• term limits for federal officeholders

• the rights of African Americans

• the rights of persons accused of crimes

How can a state constitution be amended?

• State constitutions can be amended with the approval of Congress.

• The state legislature proposes an amendment, and the people of the state approve it.

• The state legislature proposes an amendment, and the state judicial branch approves it.

• The state legislature proposes an amendment, and the state executive branch approves it.