WorksheetsMissouri Constitution and Federalism Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a power reserved to state governments?
a)
The power to tax
b)
The power to enter into treaties
c)
The power to regulate intrastate commerce
d)
I don't know, yet
2.
Which of the following is a concurrent power?
a)
The power to tax
b)
The power to enter into treaties
c)
The power to regulate intrastate commerce
d)
I don't know, yet
3.
How does the 10th Amendment protect states from the federal government?
a)
Provides states with any authority not granted to the federal government and not denied to the state governments
b)
Allows states to nullify federal orders if they see fit
c)
Allows the states to create any law they deem necessary, regardless of whether or not it contradicts a federal law
d)
I don't know, yet
4.
How did the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v Maryland reflect the supremacy clause?
a)
State laws that conflicted with federal laws were allowed to stand and be enforced
b)
State laws that conflicted with federal laws were deemed unconstitutional
c)
The supremacy clause establishes the Constitution and federal laws as more important than state laws
d)
I don't know, yet
5.
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Governor of Missouri?
a)
To enforce laws
b)
To create laws
c)
To interpret laws
d)
I don't know, yet
6.
What is Missouri's Legislative Branch called?
a)
Congress
b)
General Assembly
c)
Parliament
d)
I don't know, yet
7.
Which is the lowest level of state courts in Missouri?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Appellate Court
c)
Circut Court
d)
I don't know, yet
8.
If citizens hope to directly change a piece of legislation in Missouri, they would use which of the following?
a)
Referendum
b)
Recall
c)
Review
d)
I don't know, yet
9.
If voters in municipalities (towns, cities, etc) in Missouri want to recall an official, this means that citizens _____________.
a)
hope to vote to remove an elected official from office.
b)
plan to change a law by voting.
c)
will contact their representative in Congress.
d)
I don't know, yet
10.
Article V of the Constitution explains the formal amendment process. How does this process exemplify federalism?
a)
Federal government alone proposes and passes all amendments.
b)
The federal government and states have a part to play.
c)
The federal government supersedes the role of state government.
d)
I don't know, yet
11.
If you have an idea for a law, which of the following would be the best action for you to take to get the law passed?
a)
Write a letter to your Congressman with your idea
b)
Register for the Selective Service
c)
Attending a protest
d)
I don't know, yet
12.
Categorize the following
Petitioning the government
Trial by jury
Practicing religious beliefs
Obeying federal and state laws
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
Seeking political office
Right
Responsibility
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