Unit 6 Practice Assessments I

How does the Constitution enable the President to check the actions of Congress?

• by overriding a veto

• by holding a law to be unconstitutional

• by refusing to provide funding for the military

• by vetoing a bill approved by both chambers of Congress

How can the judicial branch check the actions of the legislative branch?

• by vetoing a proposed bill

• by refusing to ratify a treaty

• by holding a law to be unconstitutional

• by adjourning a congressional session

Which is an example of a power delegated to Congress in the Constitution?

• the power to coin money

• the power to grant pardons

• the power to issue driving licenses

• the power to register voters for elections

Which shows a correct sequence for amending the U.S. Constitution?

• A majority of the state legislatures propose it – Three-fourths of both houses of Congress ratify it.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress propose it – Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify it.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures propose it – Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify it.

• A majority of both houses of Congress propose it – Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify it.

Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?

• Ratification of an amendment requires a majority of Congress’s approval.

• Ratification of an amendment requires a majority of state governors’ approval.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a long and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily.

The 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves power to which of the following groups?

• state and federal legislatures

• state governors and federal court systems

• state governments and local governments

• state court systems and the U.S. Supreme Court

What is the meaning of the principle of "federalism"?

• a form of government where citizens elect representatives

• a sharing of power between the national and state governments

• a separation of powers between different branches of the government

• a system of government in which officials are subject to the rule of law

What is a key difference between the amendment process in the U.S. Constitution and Florida Constitution?

• Voters can have a direct impact amending the Florida Constitution.

• The executive branch can veto an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

• Lawmakers at the municipal level vote on Florida’s constitutional amendments.

• The judicial branch can declare an amendment unconstitutional in U.S. Constitution.

When comparing the U.S. and Florida Constitutions, which of the following is false?

• Each has articles

• Each has a preamble

• Each has amendments

• Each has declarations of supremacy

What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• to help the national government raise taxes

• to identify the goals of the national government

• to overcome the threat posed by Shays’ Rebellion

• to explain the colonists’ reasons for separating from England