Unit 2 Lessons 4 & 5 The United States Constitution Review

The first words of the Constitution indicate that power and authority in our system of government come from the ________.

• people

• government

• president

• congress

Over time, constitutional amendments have extended which right to the groups listed below? - African Americans - Women - Residents of the District of Columbia - 18-year-olds.

• right to an education

• right to serve on a jury

• right to vote in elections

• right to federal employment

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between ________.

• state and federal laws

• local and municipal laws

• international treaties and state laws

• federal and international laws

How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthen the power of the Supreme Court?

• It established the Court's right to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.

• It allowed the Supreme Court to appoint judges.

• It gave the Supreme Court the power to enforce laws.

• It enabled the Supreme Court to veto state laws.

The process of amending the Constitution involves both _______.

• the Congress and the states.

• the President and the Vice President.

• the Supreme Court and the lower courts.

• the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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

• Congress

• state legislatures

• the Supreme Court

• the executive branch

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

• purpose to be served by the Constitution

• rights of the citizens

• structure of the government

• amendment process

The phrase "You have the right to remain silent" reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding self-incrimination.

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Bear Arms

• Self-Incrimination

• Due Process

Civil ________ are freedoms that are an individual's birthright, such as the freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly. They are not something the government can legitimately take away.

• Liberties

• Rights

• Duties

• Privileges

Which U.S. Supreme Court case best demonstrates the principle of rule of law?

• Marbury v. Madison (1803)

• United States v. Nixon (1974)

• Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

• Roe v. Wade (1973)