06.0 Entry Test The Constitution

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What are key principles of the U.S. Constitution?

• individual rights
• unlimited government
• federalism
• checks and balances

The goal of the Framers of the Constitution was to establish a limited government, in which the powers of government are __________________.

• uncontrolled
• never checked
• strictly defined
• unrepresented

What are enumerated powers of the Congress according to the Constitution?

• maintain the armed forces
• create federal courts
• carry out criminal justice
• regulate trade

How does the Constitution provide for the separation of powers?

• by separating the powers of the state and federal governments
• by limiting the powers of senators and representatives
• by providing concurrent powers of the state and federal governments
• by separating the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government

Which entity has the power to interpret the Constitution and decide whether or not actions by the legislative and executive branches are allowed?

• the Congress
• the Supreme Court
• the president
• the states

Which freedoms and rights are addressed in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of religion
• right to a public trial by jury
• freedom to assemble
• right to become a citizen

The Constitution has changed over time as a result of formal __________________.

• government
• sovereignty
• separation
• amendment

What are ways to make a formal proposal to amend the Constitution?

• Congress can make a formal proposal by a two-thirds’ vote.
• The president can make a formal proposal by executive order.
• Two thirds of the states can make a formal proposal.
• States can call a convention to make a formal proposal.