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US GOV Chapter 3B Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following are powers that are not written down in the Constitution but may be assumed from the expressed powers, such as the power to create an air force?

a)

Implied powers

b)

Concurrent powers

c)

Reserved powers

d)

Inherent powers

e)

Expressed powers

2.

Which of the following powers represents the power to coin money?

a)

Inherent powers

b)

Expressed powers

c)

Implied powers

d)

Concurrent powers

e)

Reserved powers

3.
Which powers are given to the national government simply because the United States is a sovereign nation?
a)
Expressed powers
b)
Reserved powers
c)
Implied powers
d)
Inherent powers
e)
Concurrent powers
4.
Which power can be found in Article 1, Section 18, and is known as the “necessary and proper” clause?
a)
Expressed powers
b)
Reserved powers
c)
Inherent powers
d)
Implied powers
e)
Concurrent powers
5.
Most of the powers that are denied to the states are actually what type of power of the Federal Government, such as the power to declare war?
a)
Expressed powers
b)
Concurrent powers
c)
Inherent powers
d)
Implied powers
e)
Reserved powers
6.
What type of power is the power to tax considered?
a)
Expressed Powers
b)
Implied Powers
c)
Inherent Powers
d)
Concurrent Powers
e)
Reserved Powers
7.
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are 
a)
implied powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
8.
The power to run public schools is a(n)
a)
concurrent power
b)
expressed power
c)
reserved power
d)
implied power
9.
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
a)
The United States
b)
the Supremacy Clause
c)
the Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
federalism
10.
The Supremacy Clause states that 
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
11.
The branch of government that carries out laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Congress
12.
The branch of government that interprets laws
a)
Congress
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
13.

What is an example of an inherent power?

a)

Dealing with immigration

b)

Collecting taxes

c)

Building highways

d)

Running public high schools

14.
What was the tenth amendment?
a)
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
b)
Rights that states that there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones explicitly mentioned, and even though they are not listed, it does not mean they can be violated.
c)
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quarter in any house without the consent of the owner.
d)
No state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
15.

What is intended by the Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship Clause of Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

States are not required to enforce the laws of other states on their soil.

b)

A state cannot treat its citizens differently from citizens of other states.

c)

States cannot deny federal rights to their citizens.

16.

Whose power? Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

17.
Which statement is true about the concept of Federalism?
a)
Americans must only obey state laws.
b)
Federalism was designed to give the president more power.
c)
It does not put a limit on the government.
d)
The power is shared by the state and national governments.
18.
Define crimes
a)
Implied Power
b)
Enumerated Power
c)
Reserved Power
d)
Concurrent Power
19.
Draft people into the armed forces
a)
Enumerated Power
b)
Expressed Power
c)
Implied Power
d)
Reserved Power
20.
Establish diplomatic relations with foreign countries
a)
Inherent Power
b)
State Power
c)
Implied Power
d)
Concurrent Power
21.

The Tenth Amendment offers the most explicit endorsement of federalism, because it

a)

Establishes the spheres of influence of each level of government

b)

Provides for a clear separation between national and state governments

c)

States that all powers not given to the national government rest with the people

d)

States that all power not given to the national government rest with state governments

22.

Federalism as a form of government has any disadvantages. A major disadvantage of federalism is

a)

Existing state governments are not accommodated

b)

There is a concentration of political power

c)

Conflicts may arise over authority of government

d)

Geography is not considered

23.
How was the relationship between the federal and state governments generally understood during the period of dual federalism? 
a)
The state governments were more important than the federal government.
b)
The federal and state governments worked together to solve problems.
c)
The federal government had broad powers to enforce civil rights over state opposition.
d)
 Federal and state governments were each sovereign in their own sphere.
24.
The term cooperative federalism refers to 
a)
efforts to get states to support national measures under the Articles of Confederation.
b)
the combined influence of delegated and reserved powers under the Constitution.
c)
joint federal and state efforts to resolve problems during and after the New Deal.
d)
a program since the 1990s to promote an increase in powers of state governments.
25.
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
a)
10
b)
27
c)
0
d)
12
26.

A Grant where a mathematical percenage is used to determine how much money states get

a)

Block Grant

b)

Project Grant

c)

Formula Grant

27.
A grant where states compete to receive funds from a limited set of resources
a)
Block Grant
b)
Project Grant
c)
Formula Grant
28.

Which of the following is true of cooperative federalism?

a)

Cooperative federalism tends to decrease state-to-state policy differences.

b)

Cooperative federalism is based on shared policy responsibilities.

c)

In a country, whose political system is based on the concept of cooperative federalism, states do not have any power over areas such as education, health, public safety, and roadways.

d)

Cooperative federalism should be interpreted to mean that the states are powerless and dependent.

29.

A form of fiscal federalism where federal aid is given to the states with few strings attached.

a)

Block grants

b)

Categorical grants

c)

Unfunded mandates

d)

Funded mandates

30.

Developed under the New Deal, it is characterized by the federal government's becoming more intrusive in what were traditionally state powers.

a)

Cooperative federalism

b)

Creative federalism

c)

Dual federalism

d)

Fiscal federalism

31.

Which of the following are federal grants that must be used for specific purposes?

a)

block grants

b)

devolution grants

c)

federal approved grants

d)

categorical grants

32.

Terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal funds?

a)

conditions of aid

b)

categorical grants

c)

mandates

d)

intergovernmental mandates

33.

Federalism characterized by a national government exercising its power independently from state governments.

a)

Marble cake federalism

b)

Layer cake federalism

c)

Fiscal federalism

d)

Dual federalism

34.

Also known as cooperative federalism, it developed during the New Deal and is characterized by the federal government's becoming more intrusive in what was traditionally states' powers.

a)

Marble cake federalism

b)

Layer cake federalism

c)

Fiscal federalism

d)

Dual federalism

35.

Those regulations passed by Congress or issued by regulatory agencies to the states without federal funds to support them.

a)

Block grants

b)

Categorical grants

c)

Unfunded mandates

d)

Funded mandates

36.

states that the Constitution and the federal laws take precedence over any conflicting state or local laws.

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Self-government

c)

Federalism

d)

Ratification

37.

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

a)

Ratification

b)

Federalism

c)

Self-government

d)

Constitution

38.

government on the national level

a)

Federal Government

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Constitution

d)

Bill of Rights

39.

The specific powers given to Congress or the president by the Constitution

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Concurrent Powers

d)

Reserved Powers

40.

Powers the National (Federal) government has that aren't directly written in the Constitution

a)

Implied Powers

b)

Delegated Powers

c)

Denied Powers

41.

These are powers that no level of government has the authority to enforce.

a)

Implied Powers

b)

Delegated Powers

c)

Denied Powers

42.

State or Federal power? - Power to create and oversee local government

a)

State

b)

Federal

c)

both

43.

What level of Government has the power to collect taxes?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Concurrent (Shared by Both)

44.

Which of the following terms is defined as "a political unit that has the authority to govern itself."

a)

state

b)

province

c)

capital

d)

government

45.

State or Federal power? - Issue a driver's license

a)

State

b)

Federal

c)

Both

46.

Categorize the following: Establish and support public schools

a)

National Government (Expressed and Implied Powers)

b)

National AND State Governments (Concurrent Powers)

c)

State Government (Reserved Powers)

47.

all other powers not delegated to the federal government

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Both

48.

coin and issue money

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Both

49.

The national government must guarantee each state a republican form of government, meaning the voters elect representatives and those representatives are responsible to the voters

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The national government must protect states from a/an ______ by a foreign country unrest from within the Unites States

a)

taxes

b)

attack

c)

trade

d)

embargo

51.

which level of government can make treaties or alliances with foreign governments

a)

federal

b)

state

c)

both

d)

neither

52.

Which level of government can pass retroactive laws? (laws that punish people for things they did before the law was passed)

a)

federal

b)

state

c)

both

d)

neither

53.

An amendment to the constitution can only be added if ___ of the states approve it

a)

1/2

b)

2/3

c)

3/4

54.

Who has the power to pass laws that allow new states to join the nation

a)

the president

b)

the people

c)

Congress

d)

the states

55.

Who manages and pays for elections of all national government officials?

a)

federal government

b)

states

c)

both

56.

The main way the national government provides money to the states is through federal __________.

a)

taxes

b)

loans

c)

grants

57.

The power of Congress to pass laws that let the national government take over a state government function is called ____________________.

a)

preemption

b)

legislative power

c)

presidential power

d)

a mandate

58.

Who decides or settles disputes between national and state governments?

a)

Congress

b)

The president

c)

Supreme Court

d)

a court appointed arbitrator

59.

Who regulates safety and health conditions for workers?

a)

national government

b)

states

c)

cities

d)

counties

60.

The main duty of state and local governments is protecting life and property

a)

true

b)

false

61.

The _________________ spend/s most of their money on education, health, and welfare

a)

national government

b)

states

c)

both

62.

States must honor the laws and court orders of

a)

other countries and territories

b)

only adjoining states

c)

other states

63.

A state cannot say a person must be a resident before they can work as a doctor, lawyer or dentist in that state

a)

True

b)

False

64.

A written agreement between two or more states is called

a)

interstate compact

b)

interstate treaty

c)

consolidation

d)

truce

65.

What is a concurrent power?

a)

A power only held by state governments.

b)

A power that is only held by the national government.

c)

A power that is held by both the national and state government

d)

An electric based super power

66.

Police Power is a power held by...

a)

states

b)

federal government

c)

both

67.

True or False: Laws at the higher level of government are always superior to laws at a lower level if the laws conflict with each other

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Categorize the following: Conduct elections and set qualifications for voters

a)

National Government (Expressed and Implied Powers)

b)

National AND State Governments (Concurrent Powers)

c)

State Government (Reserved Powers)

69.

Categorize the following: Provide an army, navy, and air force

a)

National Government (Expressed and Implied Powers)

b)

National AND State Governments (Concurrent Powers)

c)

State Government (Reserved Powers)

70.

Categorize the following: Regulate trade and businesses within the state

a)

National Government (Expressed and Implied Powers)

b)

National AND State Governments (Concurrent Powers)

c)

State Government (Reserved Powers)

71.

regulate labor, industry, and business within the state

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Both

72.
A law that requires periodic checks of laws or of government agencies to see if they are still needed.
a)
Sunset Law
b)
Sunshine Law
c)
Public Policy
d)
Enabling Act
73.
A law prohibiting public officials from holding meetings not open to the public.
a)
Sunshine Law
b)
Sunset Law
c)
Public Policy
d)
Enabling Act
74.

States must honor the laws and court orders of other states

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Citizens of each state do not have the same rights as citizens of other states

a)

True

b)

False

76.

What amendment reserves powers not given to the national government to the states?

"The powers not delegated to the Unites States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

a)

10th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

77.

What Amendment authorized congress to create an income tax?

"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States and without regard to any census or enumeration."

a)

17th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

21st Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

78.

What Amendment allows the president to only serve two terms or 10 full years?

"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice..."

a)

17th Amendment

b)

12th Amendment

c)

11th Amendment

d)

22nd Amendment

79.

What amendment changes the procedures for electing the President and the Vice-President?

"The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves..."

a)

12th Amendment

b)

22nd Amendment

c)

26th Amendment

d)

14th Amendment

80.

What amendment repeals the 18th amendment, getting rid of Prohibition?

"The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed..."

a)

27th Amendment

b)

21st Amendment

c)

20th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

81.

What amendment give the people freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures?

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..."

a)

8th Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

82.

What amendment gives people the right to NOT quarter soldiers in their homes?

"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."

a)

4th Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

83.

What amendment gives the people the right to a jury trial in all cases where the amount is more than $20?

"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved..."

a)

7th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

84.

What amendment limits congressional pay raises?

"No law, varying the compensation for the services of Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until the election of representatives shall have intervened."

a)

27th Amendment

b)

28th Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

85.

What amendment has the right to bear arms?

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

86.

What amendment allows voters to directly vote for Senators?

"The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote..."

a)

16th Amendment

b)

17th Amendment

c)

18th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

87.

What amendment protects people from No Double Jeopardy, Right to Remain Silent, Due Process of the Law, Eminent Domain, and Right to Jury?

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation."

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

88.

What amendment is called the disability amendment? If the President dies or becomes disabled in office, the vide president takes over.

"In case of the removal of the President from office or his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President..."

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

23rd Amendment

c)

24th Amendment

d)

25th Amendment

89.

What amendment outlaws the making and selling, transporting, and exporting of alcoholic beverages?

"After one year from ratification of this article, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors withing, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited."

a)

16th Amendment

b)

17th Amendment

c)

18th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

90.

What amendment gives people rights beyond the constitution?

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

a)

8th Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

11th Amendment

91.

What amendment sets the voting age at 18 years old?

"The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

24th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

92.

What amendment gives women the right to vote?

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

24th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

93.

What amendment set slaves free and outlawed/abolished any type of slavery?

"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to the jurisdiction."

a)

12th Amendment

b)

13th Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

94.

What amendment allows all men, requardless of race, creed, and color the right to vote?

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

a)

14th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

16th Amendment

d)

17th Amendment

95.

What amendment gives people the right to speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion.

"Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3nd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

96.

Which document served as the governing framework for the United States before the Constitution was adopted?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Federalist Papers

97.

Who is leading the effort for the new constitutional government, and which state does he represent?

a)

James Madison from Virginia

b)

Alexander Hamilton from New York

c)

George Mason from Maryland

d)

Roger Sherman from Connecticut

98.

Which two influential figures of the American Revolution were essential at the Constitutional Convention to encourage other states to participate?

a)

George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

c)

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

d)

Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

99.

Regarding legislative representation, what type of representation do small states and large states prefer?

a)

Small states prefer equal representation, while large states prefer proportional representation.

b)

Small states prefer proportional representation, while large states prefer equal representation.

c)

Both small and large states prefer equal representation.

d)

Both small and large states prefer proportional representation.

100.

Small states strongly argued the question about legislative representation because

a)
Small states wanted proportional representation to gain more power.
b)

Equal representation was favored to ensure free and enslaved persons were counted in population.

c)
Small states preferred equal representation to ensure they have an equal voice in the legislative process.
d)
Small states believed proportional representation would ensure their interests were prioritized.