Unit 2 Test Review - Constitution

The government cannot make any law that violates your 2nd Amendment rights. What principle of government does this exemplify?

• rule of law

• limited government

• separation of powers

• federalism

Why is a formal amendment process important?

• To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

• To keep some states from being too powerful

• To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

• To give the president a role in changing the government

Which of the following is an enumerated power?

• The power to distribute counterfeit money

• The power to eliminate the militia

• The power to levy taxes on citizens

• The power to remove a judge

Where can you find the Legislative branch explained in the Constitution?

• Article II

• Article I

• Article III

Where can you find the Executive branch explained in the Constitution?

• Article II

• Article I

• Article III

Which of the following is an implied power?

• Congress can issue taxes

• Congress can establish courts

• Congress can declare war

• Congress can create post office websites

Judicial review is...

• The ability to overturn past court decisions
• The ability to approve presidential treaties

• The ability to remove members of Congress

• The ability to review federal laws

Which of the following is a judicial check over the executive?

• Begin impeachment proceedings

• Rule an executive order unconstitutional

• Pardon federal criminals

• Implement laws

Which of the following is a legislative check over the judicial?

• Override a veto

• Impeaching the president

• Confirm or deny Supreme Court Justice appointments

• Rule on the meaning of laws

Which of the following is an executive check over the judicial?

• Veto bills

• Appoint judges

• Impeach and remove federal judges

• Implement laws