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Unit 3 review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the PreAmble of the Constitution mean?

a)

provide citizens with insurance

b)

keep the homeland at peace

c)

Give land to the homeless

d)

fight wars on foreign soil

2.

In the PreAmble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase, "We the People?"

a)

the people express their will through political parties

b)

the people express their will by directly creating laws

c)

govt receives taxes from the people & exists to support them

d)

govt receives its powers from the people

3.

What check does the US Senate have on the President?

a)

overriding vetoes

b)

appointing judges

c)

declaring laws unconstitutional

d)

refusing to confirm appointments

4.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

a)

due process of law

b)

trial by jury

c)

eminent domain

d)

double jeopardy

5.

Why does the US Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?

a)

protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

b)

protection from cruel and unusual punishment

c)

protection against double jeopardy

d)

protection from unfair trials

6.

Which part of the US Constitution outlines legislative power?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Preamble

d)

Article 1

7.

How are the responsibilities of the legislative & executive branches different when it comes to treaties?

a)

Senate proposes treaties; the pres carries out the treaties

b)

Senate negotiates treaties; pres approves treaties

c)

Senate carries out treaties; pres proposes treaties

d)

Senate ratifies treaties; pres negotiates treaties

8.

Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?

a)

Concurrent

b)

Implied

c)

Reserved

d)

Delegated

9.

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments?

a)

Both levels of govt allow for the election of judges

b)

Both levels of govt have the power to ratify treaties

c)

Both levels of govt allow for the collection of taxes

d)

Both levels of govt have the power to appoint ambassadors

10.

Which is the last step in amending the US Constitution?

a)

Voters approve the amendment in national election

b)

Three-fourths of state legislators ratify the amendment

c)

President signs the amendment in a ceremony

d)

Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

11.

Why is a formal amendment process important?

a)

prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

b)

keep some states from being too powerful

c)

allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

d)

Give the president a role in changing govt.

12.

What has been one long-term result of protection of free speech?

a)

fewer court cases involving minors

b)

fewer laws limiting minority rights

c)

a more accurate election

d)

a more informed society

13.

How do citizens experience economic freedom?

a)

petitioning the government

b)

electing representatives

c)

exercising religion

d)

owning property

14.

Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?

a)

summary judgement

b)

civil disobedience

c)

quartering soldiers

d)

double jeopardy

15.

What do the highest courts of FL and the US have in common?

a)

Both have the same number of justices

b)

Both have chief justices

c)

Justices serve for life with good behavior

d)

Justices serve for set terms of office

16.

Which action formally accuses a government official of "Wrongdoing?"

a)

override

b)

filibuster

c)

impeach

d)

pardon

17.

Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed?

a)

summary judgement

b)

double jeopardy

c)

habeas corpus

d)

ex post facto

18.

What constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

habeas corpus

c)

elastic clause

d)

ex post facto