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Unit 2

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 21mins

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Class
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1.

An analysis of the federal-state relationship in United States history indicates that these levels of government have:

a)

Both willingly give up power in times of national crisis

b)

Often disagreed over how state and federal powers are to be balanced

c)

Cooperate fully in applying national law

d)

Generally agreed on the assumption of more powers by the state

2.

Four statements dealing with the formation of a new government are given below. Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on these statements and your knowledge of social studies.


Statement A: each person must be able to voice his/her own concerns on all issues that involve this new nation and bear responsibility for the decisions made


Statement B: the power of this new nation must rest in a strong, stable group that makes important decisions with the approval, but no the participation of all


Statement C: there must be several governments within one nation to ensure adequate voice and responsibility to all


Statement D: individuals must not allow their freedoms to be swallowed by an all-powerful government.


Which statement best represents the ideas of Federalism?

a)

Statement A

b)

Statement B

c)

Statement C

d)

Statement D

3.

In the United States, only the federal government has the power to:

a)

Make treaties

b)

Tax

c)

Borrow Money

d)

Pass Laws

4.

“ The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution… are reserved to the states…”

The quotation describes the principle of

a)

Due Process

b)

Federalism

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Centralized Authority

5.

According to the original Constitution, which Federal official was to be directly elected by the voters?

a)

The President

b)

The Senate

c)

A Supreme Court Justice

d)

A member of the House of Representatives

6.

President Clinton nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court. Before she could be appointed to this position, Ms. Ginsburg needed the formal approval of

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

The Cabinet

7.

Presidents are prohibited from running for a third term of office by

a)

An amendment to the constitution

b)

The unwritten constitution

c)

An executive order

d)

A law of congress

8.

“…He (the president) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.”


Article II, Section 2, Clause 2

Constitution of the United States

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Executive Privilege

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Implied Powers

9.

Former chief justice Warren Burger has stated that in the Supreme Court a whisper can become a shout. This statement most likely refers to the idea that

a)

Decisions of the court have far reaching effects

b)

Dissenting opinions among the justices often create deadlocks on the court

c)

The great majority of cases deal with the principle of free speech

d)

Court decisions sometimes represent reversals of previous decisions

10.

"The individuals can be free only when the power of one governmental branch is balanced by the other two.”

---Baron de Montesquieu, 1735

The idea expressed in this quotation is best illustrated by which aspect of the Constitution?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Existence of a Cabinet

c)

Elastic clause

d)

Executive privilege

11.

Construct roads

Provide money for public schools

Finance local hospitals


What authority allows state governments to take the actions above?

a)

powers assigned by the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights

b)

permission granted by the president of the United States

c)

decisions made by the United States Supreme Court

d)

legislation approved by the United States Senate

12.

Which position leads the executive branch of the N.C. government?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President Pro Tempore

d)

Governor

13.

Which positions below are elected and appointed respectively?

a)

President - House of Representative

b)

Chief Justice - Senator

c)

Mayor - City Manager

d)

Sheriff - Governor

14.

The largest source of revenue in most states today comes from...

a)

Sales tax

b)

Income tax

c)

Highway tolls

d)

Federal grants

15.

What name was given to the list of protections of all citizens in the NC Constitution?

a)

Declaration of Rights

b)

Civil War Amendments

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Article X

16.

If a North Carolina law disagrees with a federal law, then which of the following will happen?

a)

North Carolina law will have to be approved by three-fourths of the citizens in the state

b)

North Carolina law must be approved by the governor of North Carolina

c)

North Carolina law must give way to the federal law

d)

North Carolina constitution must be amended to approve the law

17.

The North Carolina Constitution and the US Constitution both recognized the need to provide for changes to the documents. Where are the changes to the North Carolina Constitution located?

a)

Changes are made at the end of the document

b)

Article One lists all the amendments to the document.

c)

Changes are made within the document

d)

Changes are recognized within the preamble

18.

The legislative branch was is outlined in which Article of the North Carolina Constitution?

a)

Article I

b)

Article III

c)

Article II

d)

Article IV

19.

The bill of rights was added to the constitution primarily to

a)

Protect the citizens from state governments

b)

Guarantee economic equality to all people living in the United States

c)

Expand the delegated powers of the Federal Government

d)

Protect the citizens from excessive power of the Federal Government

20.

“Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus rights in Maryland”

“FDR supports Relocation of Japanese Americans”

“Wilson Refuses to Pardon Eugene V. Debs”

Which is a valid conclusion based on the above headlines?

a)

Restricting peoples rights may occur during wartime

b)

Congress tends to expand the power of the states during time of war

c)

Great presidents seldom take controversial actions

d)

The status of minority groups often improves during wartime

21.

The 14th amendment is important because, in addition to awarding citizenship to former slaves, it…

a)

Guarantees women the right to vote

b)

Abolishes the poll tax

c)

Guarantees equal protection under the law

d)

Provides protection against illegal search and seizure

22.

Which action could legally change a ruling of the United States Supreme Court?

a)

Congressional debate on the ruling

b)

Ratification of a constitutional amendment

c)

A decision by a Federal District court

d)

A rejection of the ruling by a majority of the state governors.

23.

The long term affect of the 13th 14th and the 15th amendments to the Constitution has been to

a)

Extend civil rights to all citizens

b)

Permit the congress to restrict immigration

c)

Limit the power of the executive branch

d)

Institute reforms in the structure of government

24.

Which feature of the presidency is a result of a constitutional amendment?

a)

two-term limit in office

b)

Power to appoint Ambassadors

c)

Duty to act as commander in chief

d)

Responsibility to nominate Supreme Court Justices

25.

The amendment process was included in the constitution to

a)

Allow for change over time

b)

Expand the powers of the president

c)

increase citizen participation in government

d)

Limit the authority of the supreme court

26.

"The Congress shall have power....To coin money, regulate the value thereof....."

Article I, Section 8, US Constitution


"No state shall...coin money...."

Article I, Section 10, US Constitution


According to the above excerpts from the US Constitution, the powers given to Congress but denied to the state governments are fundamental to which structure of government?

a)

federalism

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

rule of law

27.

Based on the U.S. Constitution, which action is a responsibility of the federal government?

a)

regulating the trade that occurs across state lines

b)

enforcing the inspection of automobiles to meet safety standards

c)

levying property taxes for the purpose of public education

d)

limiting certain types of businesses through zoning laws

28.

"No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office.......and no person holding any office under the US, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office."

---Article I, Section 6, US Constitution

a)

to maintain a clear separation of powers

b)

to limit the salary of government officials

c)

to restrict Congressional appointment powers

d)

to clarify responsibilities of regulatory agencies

29.

"President Nixon plans trip to China to meet with Chairman Mao"


"President Carter signs New Panama Canal Treaty"


"President Clinton concludes trade agreement in Japan"


Each headline illustrates an action of a President fulfilling his role as:

a)

chief diplomat

b)

party leader

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Legislative leader