Constitution and Federalism review

Which of the following is not one of the parts of the Constitution?

• Preamble

• Articles

• Amendments

• Declaration of Independence

Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution establish the (choose ALL that apply)

• Legislature

• National Supremacy

• Executive

• Judicial Branch

• Federalism

This article lays out the process for ratifying the Constitution.

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

• Article VI (6)

• Article VII (7)

This article deals primarily with relations between the states.

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

• Article VI (6)

• Article VII (7)

This article sets up the amendment process.

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

• Article VI (6)

• Article VII (7)

This article sets up oaths of office and establishes the supremacy of the Constitution.

• Article IV (4)

• Article V (5)

• Article VI (6)

• Article VII (7)

The basic purpose of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution is to

• describe the powers of the three branches of government

• limit the powers of state governments

• guarantee the rights of individuals

• establish a system of checks and balances

Read the Scenario: A police officer searches a home without probable cause or a warrant. Which Bill of Rights amendment is being violated?

• 4th Amendment (Due Process)

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

Which are the effects of freedom of assembly?

• It grants groups of individuals the right to gather and meet without any government interference

• It is a Second Amendment right allowing individuals the power to meet to discuss beliefs, ideas, and political thought

• It enables people to petition the government for changes

Which of these plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights?

• Congress

• the Supreme Court

• the president

• state legislatures