Gov. 6-1 Quiz: Constitutional Powers

What did the state of Maryland do that led to McCulloch v. Maryland?

• Established a national bank

• Taxed bank notes issued by the federal bank

• Challenged the authority of the federal government

What are expressed powers of Congress sometimes called?

• Enumerated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Delegated powers

What is the writ of habeas corpus used for?

• To allow Congress to pass new laws

• To take a person accused of a crime to a judge

• To challenge unlawful detention or imprisonment

How long can the period for repaying government bonds be?

• 10 to 50 years

• 3 months to 30 years

• 1 year to 100 years

What does the term "legal tender" refer to?

• Money that must be accepted as payment

• Money that is only used in foreign trade

• Money that is backed by gold reserves

What is the purpose of a law banning factories from employing children under 18?

• Protect children from working too much

• Promote child labor

• Ensure children focus on education

Which president was elected by the House in 1824?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• Henry Clay

What event led to the investigation of President Richard Nixon?

• The Iran-Contra affair

• The Watergate burglary

• The Teapot Dome scandal

What percentage of Court nominations has the Senate rejected?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What is the main concern about a constitutional convention proposing amendments?

• It might be too expensive

• It might propose changes to long-established rules

• It might lead to a lack of consensus among states