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Chapter 3 Savaas: The Constitution

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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1.

The state of Florida passes a law requiring high school students to take an online course as a graduation requirement. This is an example of a 

a)

implied power granted to the national government 

b)

reserved power granted to the state governments 

c)

implied power granted to the state governments 

d)

reserved power granted to the national government 

2.

The Constitution reflects the principle "republicanism" because it 

a)

outlines a plan for government that limits the will of the people

b)

required the first president to be from a specific political party 

c)

divides the legislative branch into two houses of elected officials 

d)

creates a national government that is supreme over the states

3.

The Constitution reflects the principle "separation of powers" because it

a)

lists specific powers that belong to the state governments 

b)

distributes power between three branches of government 

c)

makes the president distinct from the executive branches 

d)

organizes each state into a bicameral system of branches 

4.

The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution 

a)

implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the national government

b)

implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the state governments 

c)

reserves to the states any powers not delegated to the national government 

d)

reserves to the national government any powers not delegated to the states 

5.

Article I of the Constitution describes the powers of the 

a)

state governments, such as health care 

b)

executive branch, such as enforcing laws 

c)

legislative branch, such as declaring war 

d)

judicial branch, such as interpreting laws 

6.

People who take a "marble cake" view of federalism believe that 

a)

national and state governments cooperate to meet citizen needs

b)

state governments are too weak to meet most citizen needs 

c)

state governments are supreme over the national government 

d)

national government should entirely control the state governments 

7.

The supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution has supported the 

a)

national government's sovereignty over matters of foreign policy and interstate commerce

b)

state governments' sovereignty over matters of foreign policy and interstate commerce 

c)

national government's sovereignty over matters related to citizen health care and education 

d)

state governments' sovereignty over matters related to citizen health care and education 

8.

Article IV of the U.S. Constitution

a)

lists the powers concurrent to the state governments 

b)

explains the powers reserved to the state governments 

c)

explains the powers delegated to the national government 

d)

lists the powers implied as belonging to national government 

9.

The "elastic clause" or "necessary and proper clause" in the U.S. Constitution 

a)

limits the power of Congress to create new laws without the consent of the states

b)

protects the power of state governments to make laws needed to run the states

c)

limits the power of the president by requiring Congress to review all executive orders 

d)

grants Congress the power to make laws needed to operate the national government 

10.

Which of the following is an example of an implied power? 

a)

state government orders the local governments to enforce a law 

b)

state government passes a tax to pay for highway maintenance 

c)

national government creates an air force division of the military 

d)

national government passes a law that lowers rates of taxation 

11.

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of federalism because it

a)

allowed the national government to abolish the states 

b)

mandated a new constitution for the state governments 

c)

required states to obtain permission to pass any laws

d)

divided power between state and national governments 

12.

The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

a)

implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the state governments 

b)

implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the national government 

c)

reserves to the states any powers not delegated to the national government 

d)

reserves to the national government any powers not delegated to the states 

13.

Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution describe the  

a)

responsibilities of each of the state governments

b)

duties of states that propose amendments 

c)

methods to propose and ratify amendments 

d)

powers of the branches of federal government

14.

Powers shared by the national and state governments are called

a)

concurrent powers

b)

delegated powers 

c)

implied powers

d)

reserved powers 

15.

The term federalism describes

a)

powers granted to the state governments by the U.S. Constitution 

b)

powers granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution 

c)

the collection of laws, treaties, and programs governing relationships with other nations 

d)

a legal division of authority between the national, state, and local governments 

16.

Article II of the Constitution describes the powers of the

a)

executive branch, such as enforcing laws 

b)

judicial branch, such as interpreting laws

c)

legislative branch, such as declaring war 

d)

state governments, such as health care 

17.

Powers not directly stated in the Constitution that have been interpreted as belonging to the national government are described as 

a)

delegated powers 

b)

implied powers 

c)

reserved powers 

d)

concurrent powers 

18.

Article III of the Constitution describes the powers of the

a)

executive branch, such as enforcing laws

b)

state governments, such as health care 

c)

judicial branch, such as interpreting laws 

d)

legislative branch, such as declaring war 

19.

Expressed powers are 

a)

granted to state governments by the U.S. Constitution

b)

also referred to as reserved powers 

c)

also referred to as concurrent powers 

d)

granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution 

20.

Under the Constitution, the principle of "federalism" is the reason that power and responsibility are

a)

shared by state and national governments

b)

limited to what is listed in the amendments

c)

granted to the states through amendments 

d)

divided into three branches of government

21.

The amendment process to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of

a)

republicanism because the people elect representatives to sponsor the idea

b)

checks and balances because the House proposes and the Senate ratifies 

c)

popular sovereignty because it requires a national direct vote by citizens 

d)

federalism because it requires support from state and national governments 

22.

"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated..."—U.S. Constitution 

This quote directly reflects the principle of 

a)

federalism

b)

democracy 

c)

popular sovereignty 

d)

checks and balances 

23.

Article One of the Constitution illustrates how the national government's power is

a)

shared between the judicial and executive branches

b)

derived from the states and the people 

c)

granted through the executive branch 

d)

interpreted through the amendments 

24.

The framers of the Constitution believed that they created a government

a)

limited to the powers described in the document

b)

bound to the direct consent of voters in all matters 

c)

able to increase the powers of the states over time

d)

that had the potential to expand across the world 

25.

Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) decision?

a)

It incorporated the right to legal counsel, as protected under the Sixth Amendment, to state and local governments

b)

It increased states’ power to restrict freedom of speech when it is shown to increase the danger to public safety

c)

It required that police officers inform suspects under arrest of their Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights

d)

It incorporated the Fourth Amendment to state and local governments

26.

McCulloch v. Maryland was important because it

a)

upheld states' rights

b)

closed the national bank

c)

established judicial review

d)

strengthened the necessary and proper, and supremacy clause

27.
The Supreme Court ruled that federal law creating the national bank had precedence over the state law.
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland - Outcome
b)
Schenck v. United States - Outcome
c)
Tinker v. Des Moines - Outcome
d)
US v. Lopez - Outcome
28.
The state government was trying to tax the national bank
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland - Facts
b)
Wisconsin v. Yoder - Facts
c)
New York Times v. US - Facts
d)
Shaw v. Reno - Facts
29.

This case involved the interpretation of the 2nd amendment.

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

30.

Which case said people have the right to own handguns?

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

United States v. Nixon

d)

District of Columbia v. Heller

31.

Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) decision?

a)

It incorporated the 4th Amendment to state and local governments

b)

It required that police officers inform suspects under arrest of the 5th and 6th Amendment rights

c)

It incorporated the right to legal counsel, as protected under the 6th Amendment, to state and local governments

d)

It increased states' power to restrict freedom of speech when it is shown to increase danger to public safety

32.

What was Miranda NOT told? 

a)

His rights before the police interrogation

b)

The language in the 5th Amendment

c)

His rights before bringing his case to the President

d)

The language of the 4th Amendment

33.

What was established by the Supreme Court as a result of Miranda v. Arizona?

a)

Police officers have to inform you of your right to remain silent if you are being questioned

b)

Police officers have to inform you of your natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

c)

Police officers have to inform you of the amount the government is going to pay you for land

d)

Police officers have can't arrest you for the same crime twice

34.

What was Gideon denied and why? 

a)

A speedy trail because the judge did not think his case was important enough

b)

An impartial because Florida did not have a jury selection process

c)

A lawyer because the judge said that Florida only provided attorneys to defendants charged with serious crimes that might result in the death penalty if they were found guilty

35.

What was established by Gideon v. Wainwright?

a)

EVERYONE despite the seriousness of their crime gets a LAWYER

b)

EVERYONE despite the seriousness of their crime gets a trial by an impartial (fair) jury

c)

EVERYONE despite the seriousness of their crime gets a speedy trial

d)

EVERYONE despite the seriousness of their crime gets to know what they are being charged with