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NC: Strict v Loose Construction

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of the Constitution has been used to expand the powers of the federal government to do things such as create a National Bank?
a)
Supremacy Clause
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
10th Amendment
2.
The power to establish a National Bank is a /an
a)
expressed power
b)
implied power
c)
reserved power
d)
shared power
3.

Is it specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution that Congress has the power to create a national bank?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Congress can make laws that are necessary and ______ for carrying out its powers.

a)

powerful

b)

proper

c)

unrelated

d)

expensive

5.

True or False?

Hamilton and Jefferson's political rivalry gave rise to the nation's first political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Key Content Term:

a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

a)

loose construction

b)

nullify

c)

sedition

d)

strict construction

7.

Key Content Term:

a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning Congress has powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution

a)

loose construction

b)

nullify

c)

sedition

d)

strict construction

8.

The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article I is also known as the ..

(a)  

9.

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Roe v. Wade

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

10.

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

a)

carries out laws

b)

interpret laws

c)

make laws