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Constitution Quiz Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In legal terms what is something that is deemed contrary to constitutional provisions and so illegal, null and void, and of no force and effect?

a)

Ratification

b)

Unconstitutional

c)

Reserved Powers

d)

An Amendment

2.

Those powers that the constitution DOES NOT grant to the National Government and does not deny to states.

a)

Implied Powers

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Reserved Powers

d)

Inherent Powers

3.

Those delegated powers of the National Government that are suggested by the expressed powers set out in the constitution; those “necessary and proper” to carry out the expressed powers.

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

Reserved Powers

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Expressed Powers

4.

The formal approval or final consent to the effectiveness of a constitution, constitutional amendment, or treaty.

a)

Ratification

b)

Amendment

c)

Judgment

d)

Ruling

5.

Those delegated powers of the National Government that are SPELLED OUT, expressly in the Constitution and are also called “enumerated powers”.

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

Reserved Powers

c)

Implied Powers

d)

Expressed Powers

6.

Those powers that both the National Government and the States possess and exercise.

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

Shared Powers

c)

Reserved Powers

d)

Concurrent Powers

7.

Those powers, expressed, implied, or inherent, granted to the National Government by the Constitution.

a)

Concurrent Powers

b)

Those Powers given to the National Government because it is a sovereign state

c)

Delegated Powers

d)

Reserved Powers

8.

What are the first ten amendments called?

a)

The Preamble

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

Ratifications

9.

Those powers given to the National Government because it is a Sovereign state.

a)

Inherent Powers

b)

Delegated Powers

c)

Reserved Powers

d)

Concurrent Powers

10.

A change in, or addition to a constitution or law.

a)

Ratification

b)

Amendment

c)

Rearrangement

d)

Appeal

11.

What is the term for the division of power between the National Government and the States?

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Judicial Review

12.

Which clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

a)

Commerce Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Establishment Clause

13.

What is the process by which a legislative body formally levels charges against a high official of government?

a)

Ratification

b)

Impeachment

c)

Veto

d)

Amendment

14.

What is the principle that allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

a)

Federalism

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

15.

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in the United States?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

16.

What is the term for powers shared by both the federal and state governments?

a)

Reserved Powers

b)

Inherent Powers

c)

Concurrent Powers

d)

Expressed Powers

17.
The central government of the United States is called the 
a)
federal government
b)
executive branch
c)
constitution
d)
congress
18.
Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution
a)
expressed
b)
reserved
c)
implied
d)
concurrent
19.
The branch of government that makes laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Supreme Court
20.
The branch of government that interprets laws
a)
Congress
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
21.
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
22.
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the 
a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Relative Clause
d)
Santa Clause
23.

Which government provides garbage collection services to homes and businesses?

a)

US Government

b)

Government of the State of MA

c)

Town of Dedham

24.
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
25.
Print Money
a)
Federal power
b)
State power
c)
(Concurrent) Shared power
26.
Collect Taxes is a __________ power
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
d)
This choice is wrong
27.
An implied power...
a)
is listed in the constitution.
b)
is reserved for the states
c)
is allowed under the elastic clause and relates to an enumerated power
d)
is never constitutional.
28.
Which of these is an implied power?
a)
Buy weapons for the army from a private company.
b)
Declare War
c)
Make a foreign treaty.
d)
Regulate Interstate Commerce
29.

Can Massachusetts lower its drinking age?

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

Does Massachusetts have to honor New Hampshire concealed carry laws?

a)

Yes

b)

No