WorksheetsAG Unit 3 Test Bank
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) ____ is one of the seven numbered sections of the Constitution.
a)
Amendment
b)
Article
c)
Constitutionalism
d)
Rule of Law
2.
What is the system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and regional governments called?
a)
Unitary System
b)
Federalism
c)
Confederation
d)
Separation of Powers
3.
According to the concept of ___________, the powers of the government are restricted, and individuals have rights that the government cannot take away.
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
4.
According to the concept of ___________, the powers of the government are restricted, and individuals have rights that the government cannot take away.
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited Government
5.
The Constitution provides for the ____ by creating three distinct branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Popular Sovereignty
6.
those powers exercised solely by the National Government
a)
Exclusive Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Reserved Powers
d)
Delegated Powers
7.
What is the term for the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
8.
What term is used to describe the powers that the Constitution does not grant to the National Government and does not deny to the States?
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Expressed Powers
d)
Concurrent Powers
9.
In the context of the Constitution, what are the three distinct types of delegated powers?
a)
Expressed, Implied, Inherent
b)
Expressed, Reserved, Concurrent
c)
Categorical, Block, Project
d)
Delegated, Implied, Enumerated
10.
(a) is a system of government divides the powers of government between a central government and several regional governments.
11.
Powers of the National Government that are spelled out explicitly in the Constitution are known as (a) .
12.
(a) is the concept that a government exists only with the consent of the governed.
13.
An addition or change to the Constitution or law is referred to as an (a) .
14.
Powers of the National Government suggested by the expressed powers and deemed "necessary and proper" are known as (a) .
15.
With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes its authority on the basis of
a)
the rule of law.
b)
the separation of powers.
c)
limited government.
d)
popular sovereignty.
16.
What is the main purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
a)
To limit the powers of the National Government
b)
To define the reserved powers of the States
c)
To suggest inherent powers for the National Government
d)
To empower Congress to make laws needed for executing its powers
17.
In what way do grants-in-aid contribute to the functioning of the federal system?
a)
By limiting the powers of the National Government
b)
By restricting state autonomy
c)
By providing federal money or resources to the States
d)
By excluding states from participating in federal programs
18.
Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment
a)
involve changing the written words of the Constitution.
b)
have occurred very rarely in the past 200 years.
c)
result from the daily experiences of government.
d)
can occur only with the approval of the States.
19.
The President's Cabinet is an example of constitutional change by
a)
court decision.
b)
State action.
c)
unwritten custom.
d)
basic legislation.
20.
The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in the
a)
13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
b)
10th Amendment.
c)
Bill of Rights.
d)
Equal Rights Amendment.
21.
The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to
a)
name federal judges.
b)
declare executive actions unconstitutional.
c)
remove judges through impeachment.
d)
override a presidential veto.
22.
The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of
a)
executive agreement.
b)
judicial review.
c)
checks and balances.
d)
limited government.
23.
Which of the following accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for more than 200 years?
a)
built-in provisions for accommodating change
b)
detailed provisions that anticipated changing customs
c)
very specific language that limits reinterpretation
d)
inflexible provisions designed to resist change
24.
How do checks and balances contribute to the functioning of the government?
a)
By concentrating power in the executive branch
b)
By allowing each branch to limit the actions of the others
c)
By excluding the judicial branch from policy decisions
d)
By giving the President unilateral authority
25.
When there is a separation of powers,
a)
power is divided between the National Government and the States.
b)
power is distributed among three independent branches of government.
c)
the people grant the States the authority to govern.
d)
the basic powers of government are held by a single agency.
26.
Congress can effect changes to the Constitution by
a)
passing basic legislation.
b)
adding meaning to the structure of the Constitution.
c)
simply exercising many of its powers.
d)
All answers are correct.
27.
How do implied powers differ from expressed powers in the Constitution?
a)
Implied powers are explicitly stated, while expressed powers are suggested
b)
Expressed powers are explicitly stated, while implied powers are suggested
c)
Implied powers are reserved for the states, while expressed powers are delegated to the National Government
d)
Expressed powers are inherent, while implied powers are necessary and proper
28.
Concurrent powers are those that are
a)
exercised by State governments alone.
b)
exercised simultaneously by the National and the State governments.
c)
exercised by the National Government alone.
d)
denied to both the National and the State governments.
29.
Which of the following is an expressed power of the National Government?
a)
the power to license doctors
b)
the power to coin money
c)
the power to acquire territory
d)
the power to grant divorces
30.
Citizens who commit a crime in one State and then flee to another State to escape prosecution are to be returned to the original State under
a)
the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
b)
the Privileges and Immunities Clause.
c)
extradition.
d)
any interstate compact involving all 50 States.
31.
Which of the following powers can the National Government legally exercise?
a)
expressed powers only
b)
delegated and reserved powers
c)
expressed, implied and inherent powers
d)
powers granted to the States
32.
In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, what was the Supreme Court ruling based upon?
a)
reserved powers
b)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
interstate compacts
33.
Which branch of the Federal Government plays the largest role in the formal amendment process?
a)
the executive branch
b)
the judicial branch
c)
the legislative branch
d)
All answers are correct
34.
Once ratified, a constitutional amendment may only be changed by
a)
another amendment.
b)
repeal by 2/3 of the States in convention.
c)
the President.
d)
the Federal Government.
35.
Why has the Constitution maintained significance for over 200 years?
a)
Due to its long length
b)
Because it is an anti-Enlightenment document
c)
Owning to its adaptability and principles
d)
For its rigid and unchanging nature
36.
What are the basic layouts of Articles I, II, and III?
a)
Articles I - Legislative, II - Executive, III - Judicial
b)
Articles I - Executive, II - Legislative, III - Judicial
c)
Articles I - Judicial, II - Executive, III - Legislative
d)
Articles I - Judicial, II - Legislative, III - Executive
37.
How has the Constitution remained relevant for the past 200+ years?
a)
By staying unchanged since its creation
b)
Due to regular replacements with new constitutions
c)
Through a dynamic formal amendment process
d)
It is not relevant anymore
38.
How does the formal amendment process illustrate the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty?
a)
It centralizes power in the federal government
b)
It limits the role of state governments
c)
It involves both national and state levels of government
d)
It excludes popular input in the amendment process
39.
What amendments make up the original bill of rights?
a)
1-5
b)
1-10
c)
1-15
d)
1-8
40.
Which amendments make up the Civil War Amendments?
a)
1-5
b)
1-10
c)
13-15
d)
15, 19, 26
41.
How has the Constitution been changed by legislation?
a)
Legislation cannot change the Constitution
b)
Through the process of judicial review
c)
By passing laws that reinterpret constitutional principles
d)
Only through constitutional amendments
42.
Which of the following statements about the powers of the National Government is TRUE?
a)
The Necessary and Proper Clause limits those powers.
b)
Each of the inherent powers must be traceable to some expressed power.
c)
It is a government of delegated powers.
d)
Only the Congress exercises the expressed powers.
43.
The Framers limited the power of the National Government both by creating separate branches and by
a)
giving some powers only to the States.
b)
giving the National Government only the expressed powers.
c)
providing for formal amendment to the Constitution.
d)
All answers are correct.
44.
Which branch of government can declare an act of Congress to be unconstitutional?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Parliament
45.
What powers do the President and Congress have over the appointment of Supreme Court justices?
a)
Congress appoints the judge and President approves the appointment
b)
Senate appoints the judge and the house approves the appointment
c)
The President appoints the judge and the senate approves the appointment
d)
The President appoints the judge and congress has no power over the appointment.
46.
Which branch of government can override a presidential veto?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Parliament
47.
How has the Constitution been changed by legislation?
a)
Legislation cannot change the Constitution
b)
Through the process of judicial review
c)
By passing laws that reinterpret constitutional principles
d)
Only through constitutional amendments
48.
What are the powers given to the national government and to the state governments?
a)
The national government has all powers, and the states have none
b)
Powers are only given to the state governments
c)
Powers are only given to the international government
d)
Powers are divided between the national and state governments
49.
What’s the relationship between the Supremacy Clause and McCulloch v. Maryland?
a)
The Supremacy Clause is unrelated to McCulloch v. Maryland
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland weakened the Supremacy Clause
c)
The case reinforced that federal law prevails over conflicting state law
d)
McCulloch v. Maryland overrode the Supremacy Clause
50.
Why does the Constitution remain so important despite being written over 200 years ago?
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51.
How would you describe the six principles of the Constitution and their importance to democracy??
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52.
What are the constitutionally prescribed procedures by which the Constitution may be formally changed? Be as specific as possible.
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53.
Explain three of the voting amendments and how they expanded suffrage in this country.
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54.
How has the Constitution been changed by political parties and governmental custom?
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55.
What’s the relationship between the Supremacy Clause and McCulloch v. Maryland?
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56.
What are the many and growing areas of cooperative federalism?
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57.
Find the mistakes in the following excerpt and correct!
"The amendment process is simple. With the permission of the president, Congress can vote to propose an amendment with 1/2 of each chamber voting for it. Then, once the Supreme Court has okayed the language, governors of each state will vote on the amendment. If 2/3rds of the governors agree, the amendment is ratified.
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58.
Explain the role of the Elastic Clause in expanding the powers of the National Government. How does this clause contribute to the flexibility needed for governing in a changing society?
a)
By limiting the powers of the National Government
b)
By being irrelevant to modern governance
c)
By allowing for the interpretation of specific powers
d)
By restricting the authority of Congress
59.
State governments can claim no
a)
delegated powers.
b)
inherent powers.
c)
concurrent powers.
d)
reserved powers.
60.
Assess the impact of the Reserved Powers of the states on the diversity of laws and policies across the nation. How do these powers contribute to the uniqueness of each state's governance?
a)
By promoting uniformity in state laws
b)
By limiting state autonomy
c)
By fostering diversity in state governance
d)
By restricting the authority of state governments
61.
Analyze the role of the Full Faith and Credit Clause in promoting national unity. How does this clause contribute to the recognition and enforcement of legal decisions across state lines?
a)
By hindering cooperation between states
b)
By promoting utilitarianism
c)
By limiting the reach of state laws
d)
By fostering legal consistency between states
62.
Evaluate the impact of the Necessary and Proper Clause on the expansion of federal powers. Justify your answer with examples from the text.
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63.
Justify the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty through an analysis of the formal amendment process. How do these principles play out in the procedures for changing the Constitution?
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64.
Explain how the Civil War Amendments dramatically changed the focus on organization of the national government. Make sure to explain each amendment and its impact!
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65.
Connect the historical context of the late 18th century to the structure of Articles I, II, and III in the Constitution. How did the Founders intend for these articles to function in the new government?
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66.
What label should appear at the place marked by the letter C?
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Powers denied the National Government
c)
Powers reserved to the States
d)
Powers denied both the National Government and the States
67.
The label Powers reserved to the States belongs at the place marked by
a)
the letter F.
b)
the letter B.
c)
the letter C.
d)
the letter D.
68.
What label should appear at the place marked by the letter F?
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Powers denied the National Government
c)
Powers reserved to the States
d)
Powers denied both the National Government and the States
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