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WorksheetsOhio American Government AIR Test Standard 7
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 10mins
What Article of the Constitution explains the process by which an amendment is added to it?
I (one)
V (five)
VII (seven)
III (three)
Define judicial review.
the Senate's ability to confirm presidential appointments.
the court's ability to interpret laws and the Constitution and to clarify their meaning.
the court's ability to impeach the president
taxing the states in order to generate revenue
What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?
may veto laws
may disapprove treaties or appointments
may appoint judges
may declare legislative action unconstitutional
The Bill of Rights is made up of
Amendments 1-10.
Amendments 11-18.
Amendments 19-26.
To propose an amendment ______ of CONGRESS must approve.
3/4
3/5
1/4
2/3
Allows changes to be made to the Constitution.
Amendment process
Due process
Voting rights
Checks and balances
The 17th amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people. Which constitutional concept is shown here?
popular sovereignty
limited government
federalism
separation of powers
A citizen is guaranteed rights by the first amendment such as the freedom of speech and religion. What concept is illustrated by these freedoms?
popular sovereignty
limited government
separation of powers
checks and balances
Amendment #10 reflects the concept of _____________.
popular sovereignty
limited government
federalism
separation of powers
The War Powers Act of 1973 limited the amount of time that the President is able to send military troops into action without asking Congress for a declaration of war. This act is an example of what concept?
checks and balances
federalism
separation of powers
limited government
Political parties gather to help elect government officials. This reflects what concept in the Constitution?
popular sovereignty
limited government
federalism
separation of powers
In 1896 the Supreme Court declared in the Plessy v Ferguson that the concept of separate but equal was constitutional. But, in 1954 in the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education, the Court reversed that decision by declaring that it was now unconstitutional to segregate students by race in public schools. This is an example of how ___________________
the supreme court was wrong in its original decision
the president is too involved in the Supreme Court's decisions
the interpretation of the Constitution and its provisions can change over time
interpretation the Constitution remains the same at all times
