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WorksheetsMini-assessment 4 review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did the preamble begin with "We the People"?
To indicate that the national government had limited power
To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation
To indicate that the American people are the ultimate source of authority
To separate the powers of government into three branches
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the President? (check all that applies)
Confirm/deny presidential appointments
Commander in Chief of the armed services
Declare laws unconstitutional
Ratify treaties
Danielson is convicted of committing mail fraud by the U.S. District Court of Florida. Danielson believes the judge was unfairly biased against him. To which court should he send his appeal?
Florida Supreme Court
Florida County Court
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal
What kind of order does the U.S. Supreme Court issue to indicate that it will review a case?
Court Order
Writ of Certiorari
Restraining Order
Trial by Jury
Which part of the government participated in this process?
Senate and President
Senate and House of Representatives
Senate and Judicial Branch
The U.S. Supreme Court
"Congress shall make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out into execution.." This is known as?
Elastic Clause
Commerce Clause
Export Clause
Internal Clause
Judicial Review is the power of the court to declare something unconstitutional.
True
False
What does it mean to ensure domestic tranquility in the Preamble?
To prevent foreign invasion
To maintain peace at home
Ensuring that Americans enjoy high standards of living
Prevent taxes for middle class
Which office requires you to be a natural born citizen and be at least 35 years old
Senate
House of Representative
President
Supreme Court Judge
What do the lawmaking processes at the state and national levels have in common?
Only the executive can propose bills
Both the legislative and executive branches are needed to pass laws
All jurors must agree to find a defendant guilty
True
False
What is true about the Preamble to the U.S Constitution?
It was established by its citizens to protect their liberties
Its purpose is to protect states' rights
Promotes the interest of the wealthy
Declaration of Independence
Which step completes the timeline?
Accused receives a public trial before jury of peers
Courts of appeal decides the case
Legislative body determines the case
Supreme Court decides the case
Which court completes the diagram?
U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal
Florida Supreme Court
Florida Circuit Court
Which phrase completes the diagram on the Legislative Branch?
The Cabinet
National Council
Congress
Supreme Court
