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WorksheetsThe Constitution and Basic Principles Ch. 3 & 4
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
The number 7 is most associated with
freedom from cruel/unusual punishment
articles found in the Constitution
the purposes of government in the Preamble
number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
Where would you find the following:
"No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed"
Federalist 51
Article II Section 1
12th Amendment
Article I Section 9
"coin money" and provide and maintain a navy" are examples of
expressed powers
implied powers
reserved powers
powers derived from the elastic clause
Which case was the basis for the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
DC v. Heller
McCulloch v. Maryland
Worcester v. Georgia
Marbury v. Madison
Which of the following is NOT found in the 5th Amendment?
freedom from self-incrimination
right to a grand jury
freedom from double jeopardy
right to an attorney
This term means "to approve", related to amendments
(a)
The powers that the state governments have are most directly a result of
the commerce clause
Article I Section 10
the 10th Amendment
the elastic clause
The fraction 2/3 is related to which of the following?
majority of states needed to approve an amendment
majority needed to override a presidential veto
majority needed to pass a law
majority of Senators needed to impeach a president
All of the following are examples of local government in the US, except
counties
municipalities
townships
provinces
Which principle is found most clearly in Article III?
limited government
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
federalism
judicial review
Which of the following principles is the main topic of Federalist 51
checks and balances
federalism
judicial review
individual rights
Which of these is an implied power?
Congress creates NASA to manage the civilian space program.
Congress authorizes the creation of $2 coins.
The Maryland General Assembly legalizes gambling in the State of MD
Congress passes a tax on corn that is exported to Europe.
In the original Constitution of 1787, which of the following was directly elected by the people?
the US Senate
the House of Representatives
the President
the Supreme Court
True/False: The decision in the McCulloch Case favored the states over the national government.
TRUE
FALSE
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court affirmed that Congress has these powers:
expressed powers
enumerated powers
reserved powers
implied powers
veto powers
Amendments to the US Constitution can be proposed in all of these ways, except
by a petition of 2/3 of the voters to be put on the ballot for voters to approve
by petition to Congress by 2/3 of the states to hold a convention
by a 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress
All 3 of these answers are valid
The 9th Amendment reserves powers to the states, like controlling education.
TRUE
FALSE
Which part of the Constitution requires states to give "full faith and credit" (respect) to the public records and court decisions of other states?
Article VI
Article I Section 7
Article VII
Article IV
In the context of federalism, which clause in the Constitution has historically given Congress the most influence over the states?
the due process clause in the 5th Am.
the commerce clause
the elastic clause
the 10th Amendment
This is a document that a state government might issue to a community to legally allow that community to form a local government.
(a)
The power to TAX, MAINTAIN COURTS, and DEFINE CRIMES, but not DECLARE WAR
concurrent powers
implied powers
denied powers
reserved powers
Congress passes this to begin the process of allowing a territory to become a state: (2 words)
(a)
2 word term that refers to a law that requires states to do something that meets a national standard, but without the money to accomplish that goal
(a)
Which of the following is traditionally the function of state governments?
create immigration policies
license professionals
national security
create air pollution standards
Lawsuits between states are decided by
a trial in a neutral state
Congress
the federal district court in a neutral state
only the Supreme Court
1 word term describing the return of power to the states during the New Federalism era of the 1980's
(a)
Generally, Republicans favor
increased federal power over major economic and social problems
federal regulations over education, housing, and environmental protection
a broad interpretation of the 10th Amendment
"big government", which expands as necessary to ensure equal treatment and opportunities for all, regardless of state residency
Where is the original system of electing the president located?
Article I Section 8
Article II Section 1
Article II Section 2
Article IV
