U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles

Mr. Zola presents a screencast on federalism and constitutional amendments. The video covers the division of powers between national, state, and local governments, explaining delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers. It also details the amendment process, requiring approval from Congress and state legislatures. The video aims to help students identify different powers and understand how amendments are made.

What are the two main objectives of the screencast presented by Mr. Zola?

• Identifying different types of powers and explaining the amendment process

• Understanding the Bill of Rights and the amendment process

• Exploring the roles of the President and Congress

• Learning about the history of the Constitution and federalism

What is federalism?

• A system where state governments have all the power

• A system that eliminates local governments

• A system where the national government has all the power

• A system that shares power between national and state governments

Which of the following is a delegated power?

• Making marriage laws

• Conducting elections

• Regulating trade

• Establishing local governments

Which power is reserved to the states?

• Controlling public education

• Levying taxes

• Maintaining a military

• Declaring war

What is a concurrent power shared by both state and national governments?

• Issuing currency

• Conducting foreign affairs

• Maintaining law and order

• Regulating interstate commerce

Which agency is an example of a federal law enforcement organization?

• FBI

• Bakersfield Police Department

• California Highway Patrol

• Kern County Sheriff's Department

What is the first step in the amendment process?

• Approval by the President

• Proposal by two-thirds of both the House and Senate

• Ratification by three-fourths of the states

• Approval by the Supreme Court

How many amendments have been approved to the U.S. Constitution?

• 10

• 27

• 100

• 50

What did the 19th amendment achieve?

• Gave women the right to vote

• Abolished slavery

• Changed the voting age to 18

• Established the Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A treaty between the U.S. and foreign nations

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A document that outlines the powers of the President

• A set of laws governing state governments