Quarter 2 Most Missed Questions

Which power is delegated to the federal government?

• taxing citizens

• coining money

• establishing courts

• conducting elections

According to the 10th Amendment, which statement describes reserved powers?

• Powers delegated to state governments are listed in the Constitution.

• Powers delegated to the federal government are listed in the Constitution.

• Powers delegated to the federal government are shared with the state governments.

• Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the state governments.

Which is the last step in the Amendment Process of the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

Based on the chart, what is the purpose of a constitution?

• Protecting the rights of the people

• Limiting the authority of the governor

• Providing a framework for government

• Creating a process for voting on amendments

This is an excerpt from Article V of the Constitution.

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose

amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several

states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments . . .

Why did the framers add this article to the Constitution?

• to increase the Constitutional powers of the federal government over states

• to increase the ability of the federal government to handle future challenges

• to make updating the Constitution an easy process for non-citizens in the future

• to make updating the Constitution a more difficult process for people in the future

How does the Supremacy Clause impact federalism?

• Shift in power, causing the country to no longer be a republican form of government

• National laws would have more power than state laws, causing limits to state power

• Delegated powers must be limited, causing state governments to have greater laws

• Admission of new states to the country would change, causing reserved powers to change

Which statement best describes concurrent powers?

• The federal government directs the state governments.

• The federal government is guided by state governments.

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

What conclusion can be made from the chart?

• A. The amendment process is easier than the lawmaking process.

• B. Major laws can only be passed with the approval of both political parties.

• C. In general, the House of Representatives has more power than the Senate.

• D. Constitutional amendments are difficult to pass because they require widespread support.

Which is a correct statement about the Florida Constitution?

• The Florida Constitution is unique in limiting the state government's power.

• The Florida Constitution is unique in limiting the federal government's power.

• The Florida Constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution in that it restricts individual freedoms.

• The Florida Constitution is similar to the U.S. Constitution in that they both guarantee individual freedoms.

The diagram below displays details about the different levels of government.

• Regulating utility services

• Constructing roads and highways

• Issuing business and driver's licenses

• Declaring war and commanding armies