PMA Review FJCC 2

This scenario describes an event during World War I. ------------------------------ A Socialist…distributed pamphlets stating: “...officers of the law … violate the …United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft.” The Socialist was arrested and convicted for distributing these pamphlets. He appealed his arrest and conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court which upheld the government’s actions. ------------------------------ What long-term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

• A. Tenth Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.

• B. First Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.

• C. Party membership is unconstitutional.

• D. Selective service is constitutional.

This passage is from Executive Order 9066, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, February 19, 1942. …by …the authority vested in me as President of the United States, …I hereby authorize …the Secretary of War….whenever he …deems such action necessary…, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he…may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War …may impose in his discretion.

• A. Citizens are protected from forced internment.

• B. Citizens may be subjected to forced internment.

• C. Citizens may be required to perform military service.

• D. Citizens are protected from required military service.

This passage is from a speech by President George W. Bush on March 19, 2003. On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein’s ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concentrated campaign. Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives What constitutional role justifies the actions described in this passage?

• commander-in-chief

• negotiator-in-chief

• chief legislator

• chief regulator

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in this newspaper headline?

• Senate and President

• Supreme Court and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

Which part of the national government initiated the process described in this newspaper headline?

• Senate

• Vice President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

This statement is from Article I of the U.S. Constitution. To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. Source: National Archives Which statement identifies the importance of this clause?

• It prioritizes the decisions of the national legislature over those of the states.

• It requires states to respect the legislative decisions of other states.

• It allows the legislative branch to carry out its responsibilities.

• It supports the ability of the legislature to regulate trade.

Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• habeas corpus

• ex post facto

Which is an example of an enumerated power?

• the power to hold elections

• the power to establish local governments

• the power to regulate interstate commerce

• the power to set requirements for teaching licenses

Which option best illustrates the concept of federalism as established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Enumerated powers describe the authority granted to the national legislature.

• Concurrent powers are shared by the national and state governments.

• Governing powers are divided between branches of government.

• Judicial powers are used to ensure fair trials.

This excerpt is from Article IV of the U.S. Constitution. The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence. What principle is reflected in this excerpt?

• federalism

• due process of law

• checks and balances

• separation of powers