Orders can change the Constitution

What distinguishes a federal system from a unitary system?

State and national governments share sovereignty in a federal system

The national government controls local governments in both

The federal government makes laws only for foreign policy

States do not exist in a unitary system

Why is federalism better suited to prevent authoritarianism than a unitary system?

It divides power between levels of government, creating checks

It places all authority in the presidency

It removes the need for a written constitution

It allows the military to enforce local laws directly

What is a potential weakness of a confederal system?

It often lacks a strong central authority to unify national efforts

It allows the federal government to override state laws

It forces states to obey a single national religion

It relies solely on majority rule

Which of the following would best represent a concurrent power in a federal system?

Creating treaties with foreign nations

Why might a unitary system struggle in a geographically large and culturally diverse nation?

It delays responses to local problems due to centralized control

It gives too much independence to local leaders

It encourages competition between regions

It provides too many services to rural populations

Which of the following is most likely under a confederal system?

C. States retain nearly all power and cooperate on limited matters

A. States follow national decisions even when they disagree

B. A strong central government commands loyalty from citizens

D. Power is held only by unelected councils

Which feature of federalism best prevents a rapid shift to authoritarianism?

Dispersed authority between national and local governments

Control of media by the government

How does the U.S. Constitution protect federalism?

By reserving certain powers for the states

By allowing states to secede freely

By abolishing local governments

Which is a key feature of the legislative branch?

Creating federal law through debate and vote

Declaring laws unconstitutional

Which is a check the legislative branch has on the judicial branch?

Confirming or rejecting nominees

Declaring laws unconstitutional

Which statement best explains the principle of federalism?

Power is divided and shared between national and state governments

The president shares power with the Supreme Court

States may pass any laws they wish, even if they conflict with federal laws

Only Congress may propose laws that apply to local governments

What does the 10th Amendment say about powers not mentioned in the Constitution?

They are reserved for the states or the people

They are shared equally between Congress and the courts

They are automatically handled by Congress

Why does Article IV require states to recognize each other's laws and court decisions?

To create consistency and cooperation between states

To allow states to become independent nations

To prevent the federal government from interfering in trade

To give the president more control over the states

Why is the national government prohibited from controlling local issues like licensing and education?

Because they are reserved to the states by the 10th Amendment

Because those powers are denied by the Bill of Rights

Because the president must approve local laws

Because the Constitution forbids states from making any laws

Which situation best illustrates a conflict in federalism?

A state passes a law that contradicts a federal law

Congress passes a law after the president vetoes it

A citizen files a lawsuit against a mayor

A governor signs a local funding bill

What is required to propose a constitutional amendment through Congress?

C. Two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate

A. A simple majority in either the House or Senate

B. A unanimous vote from both chambers

D. A national referendum and president’s signature

Which of the following accurately describes ratification of an amendment?

It must be approved by three-fourths of states

It must pass both chambers of Congress a second time

The president must sign off after Senate approval

It only requires approval from the Supreme Court

Which combination of methods has been used for most amendments to the Constitution?

Congress → state legislatures

National convention → state legislatures

National convention → state conventions

Why is the national convention method for proposing amendments rarely used?

It has never been successfully organized or tried

It gives too much power to the courts

It is illegal under the current Constitution

It requires presidential approval, which is difficult to obtain

Which of the following would most likely require a formal amendment to the Constitution?

Changing the presidential term to six years

Requiring citizens to wear seatbelts

Regulating cell phone use while driving

Creating a new cabinet department

Why did the Founders require supermajorities (⅔ and ¾) in the amendment process?

To prevent any single region or party from controlling the process

To allow quick responses to crises

To discourage change altogether

To make the president’s role in the process more powerful

Which of the following best explains the role of judicial review in relation to constitutional amendments?

The Supreme Court can amend the Constitution through interpretation

The courts can rewrite amendments if they are poorly worded

Why was the 21st Amendment ratified by state conventions instead of legislatures?

Congress believed conventions would better reflect public opinion

It involved taxes, which require convention approval

The president refused to sign the amendment

State legislatures had already passed conflicting laws

What does the failure of most proposed amendments suggest about the process?

That the process is designed to protect stability and prevent impulsive change

That Congress lacks authority to suggest meaningful change

That only economic issues are worth amending

That the Constitution can be changed easily

Which of the following statements is true about the amendment process?

The process reflects a balance between federal and state power

The Constitution can be amended through presidential executive orders

Amendments can be repealed only by the Supreme Court

An amendment becomes law once passed by Congress and signed by the president

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Which feature of a constitutional republic most directly mitigates the threat of majority tyranny?

Executive supremacy

Unelected experts

Representation filtering public opinion

Unanimous voter approval

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the separation of powers prevent autocratic rule?

Branches override each other

Debate is nonpartisan

No branch has full control

Military ratifies decisions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does federalism support limited government?

Total federal power

Shared state and national sovereignty

State nullification

Independent foreign policy for states

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What best separates a republic from an oligarchy?

Wealth-based voting

Divine authority

Power by law, not elite status

Banned dissent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle resists the rise of unchecked populism?

Judicial grammar review

Consent of the governed and constitutional limits

Taxation privilege

Jurisdictional limits

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Unlike a theocracy, a constitutional republic…

Uses sacred texts as civil law

Derives laws from reason and consensus

Sets policy on moral tradition

Elects religious leaders

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example shows “consent of the governed”?

Hereditary rule confirmed by ritual

Recall election for a constitutional violation

Suspension of elections by military

Monarch with advisory board

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Domain 4 Assessment

Which feature of a constitutional republic most directly mitigates the threat of majority tyranny?

Why does the separation of powers prevent autocratic rule?

How does federalism support limited government?

What best separates a republic from an oligarchy?

What principle resists the rise of unchecked populism?

Unlike a theocracy, a constitutional republic…

Which example shows “consent of the governed”?

What weakness affects direct democracy most?

Rule of law means…

Why is due process essential?

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