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WorksheetsMr. C Civics Vocab Quiz 1 - Constitution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safeguards?
Elastic Clause
Due Process
Implied Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
What is a clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution that allows Congress to stretch its lawmaking powers to include laws that are 'necessary and proper' for carrying out its duties?
Elastic Clause
Due Process
Implied Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
What are those powers of the national government that are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution?
Elastic Clause
Due Process
Enumerated Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
What is a clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, stating that it is the 'supreme Law of the Land'?
Supremacy Clause
Habeas Corpus
Civil Case
Republicanism
What is the government's right to take private property for public use, as long as fair compensation is paid?
Supremacy Clause
Habeas Corpus
Civil Case
Eminent Domain
What are powers shared by the federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Supremacy Clause
Habeas Corpus
Concurrent Powers
Eminent Domain
What is a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches?
Veto Power
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Delegated Powers
What is a political system in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments?
Veto Power
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Delegated Powers
Powers kept by the states under the U.S. Constitution
Impeachment
Reserved Powers
Precedent
Originalism
What is the power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional?
Strict Construction
Executive Privilege
Judicial Review
Interpretivism
