WorksheetsUnit 3 review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the PreAmble of the Constitution mean?
provide citizens with insurance
keep the homeland at peace
Give land to the homeless
fight wars on foreign soil
In the PreAmble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase, "We the People?"
the people express their will through political parties
the people express their will by directly creating laws
govt receives taxes from the people & exists to support them
govt receives its powers from the people
What check does the US Senate have on the President?
overriding vetoes
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
due process of law
trial by jury
eminent domain
double jeopardy
Why does the US Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?
protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
protection against double jeopardy
protection from unfair trials
Which part of the US Constitution outlines legislative power?
1st Amendment
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Article 1
How are the responsibilities of the legislative & executive branches different when it comes to treaties?
Senate proposes treaties; the pres carries out the treaties
Senate negotiates treaties; pres approves treaties
Senate carries out treaties; pres proposes treaties
Senate ratifies treaties; pres negotiates treaties
Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?
Concurrent
Implied
Reserved
Delegated
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments?
Both levels of govt allow for the election of judges
Both levels of govt have the power to ratify treaties
Both levels of govt allow for the collection of taxes
Both levels of govt have the power to appoint ambassadors
Which is the last step in amending the US Constitution?
Voters approve the amendment in national election
Three-fourths of state legislators ratify the amendment
President signs the amendment in a ceremony
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment
Why is a formal amendment process important?
prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
keep some states from being too powerful
allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
Give the president a role in changing govt.
What has been one long-term result of protection of free speech?
fewer court cases involving minors
fewer laws limiting minority rights
a more accurate election
a more informed society
How do citizens experience economic freedom?
petitioning the government
electing representatives
exercising religion
owning property
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
summary judgement
civil disobedience
quartering soldiers
double jeopardy
What do the highest courts of FL and the US have in common?
Both have the same number of justices
Both have chief justices
Justices serve for life with good behavior
Justices serve for set terms of office
Which action formally accuses a government official of "Wrongdoing?"
override
filibuster
impeach
pardon
Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed?
summary judgement
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
ex post facto
What constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
Supremacy Clause
habeas corpus
elastic clause
ex post facto
