Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution. . . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established for? federal and state elected officials |
framers of the Constitution and future generations |
According to the Preamble, where does the power for government come from? the welfare |
the people |
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution? The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government. |
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government. |
The preamble begins with "We the People of the United States," which establishes the idea of popular sovereignty. |
popular sovereignty. |
Which power does the federal government share with state governments? printing money |
collecting taxes |
The power to create laws and to regulate taxes and commerce belong to which branch of government? executive |
legislative |
According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports practicing religions that are national and official. |
practicing any religion that one chooses. |
The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states. |
introduce and explain the core ideas of the new government. |
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. In the preamble, the phrase "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility" means to improve the government system and structure. |
to create a system of laws for internal peace. |
To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the Constitution to the law belong? federal |
judicial |
Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of citizens accused of a crime. |
every American citizen. |
The president vetoes a bill proposed to become law by Congress. In this situation, what is the purpose of this power? to limit the power of the legislative branch |
to limit the power of the legislative branch |
When the Supreme Court declares a law that was created by Congress unconstitutional, it is an example of presidential veto. |
checks and balances. |
The idea of means that government is created by the people and for the people. |
Popular sovereignty |
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from? the order |
the people |
The Constitution regulates government powers by providing guides and limits to the government’s power. |
providing guides and limits to the government’s power. |
Which is the best example of how the Constitution made the federal government stronger in dealing with other countries? The federal government has the power to regulate state trade. |
The federal government has the power to maintain a military. |
Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government? governing commerce |
enforcing laws |
The idea that government is not above the law is an example of rule of law. |
limited government. |
The framers of the US Constitution wrote the Preamble to establish the sovereignty of individual states. |
introduce the core ideas of the new government. |
How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom? by stopping arrest and detention |
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury |
Which is an implied power of the federal government? raising taxes |
drafting soldiers |
Declaring war and coining money are considered states’ rights. |
expressed powers. |
Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system? States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws. |
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal has the majority. |
Powers shared by the federal government and state governments are known as . |
Concurrent power |
Which of these is considered a concurrent power? establishing schools |
collecting taxes |
Which term defines a power equally shared by state and federal governments? concurrent |
concurrent |
Which statement about federalism is accurate? It applies to specific state legislatures. |
It divides power between state and national governments. |
Which powers are given directly to the people? implied |
reserved |
When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem? Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue. |
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution makes the decision. |
Which type of powers does this quote describe? powers held by the states alone |
powers held by the states alone |
Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution? creating a law ex post facto |
creating a law ex post facto |
Which is an example of an expressed power Congress holds? creating a national banking system |
declaring war and maintaining a military |
After a bill has been introduced, what happens next? It is debated on the floor. |
It is reviewed in committee. |
Which of these is an expressed power of Congress? admitting new states |
admitting new states |
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers? proper |
expressed |
Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate? Congress cannot agree on what the clause entails. |
The clause deals with powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted. |
What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been passed? The law returns to being introduced in one of the houses. |
The president’s decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress. |
Congress has the express financial power to establish a national banking system. |
create and collect new taxes. |
If you are declared guilty of a crime without being given a trial, you can state Congress has given you habeas corpus. |
a bill of attainder. |
Which of these is considered a power of governance? regulating trade between states |
admitting new states |
A limitation on the president’s power to appoint ambassadors is that the Senate must approve them. |
the Senate must approve them. |
Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of the president and the vice president. |
the president and the vice president. |
Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also leader of the Senate. |
commander in chief. |
A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is being born in the United States. |
being born in the United States. |
According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is four years. |
four years. |
Who would the president most likely appoint to offer advice about national defense? a senator |
a cabinet member |
Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military? The executive branch shares power with the military. |
The executive branch checks the power of the military. |
The State of the Union address requires the president to update the on what is going on in the country. |
congress |
A general limitation on the power of the president is the possibility of impeachment. |
the possibility of impeachment. |
What does the president do together with the State Department? limit the judicial branch |
negotiate and sign treaties |
Appellate jurisdiction refers to the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time. |
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court. |
The Supreme Court is best characterized as a federal court. |
an appellate court. |
An unanswered Constitutional question about the judicial branch is who should approve judges and justices. |
how to create lower federal courts. |
Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears? An original case has been heard by a lower court, while an appellate case has not. |
An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not. |
Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is to make laws. |
to interpret laws. |
Why did the Constitution grant the judicial branch the power to create "inferior courts"? The Constitution anticipated there would be many cases and issues that courts would need to decide. |
The Constitution anticipated there would be many cases and issues that courts would need to decide |
People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called justices. |
judges. |
During criminal cases, which are guaranteed by the Constitution? judges and lawyers |
trials and juries |
The judicial branch has the power to try criminal cases by ⇒ jury. |
jury |
The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts lower than the Supreme Court. |
lower than the Supreme Court. |
How would Federalists most likely respond to this? They would agree but doubt the Constitution could make that happen. |
They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals. |
The Anti-Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution. |
vote against the Constitution. |
It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government… If men were angels, no government would be necessary. Which statement summarizes the publication’s view of government? We need government so we have a means to control our leaders. |
We need government because people are flawed. |
How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution? They both opposed a strong federal government. |
They both opposed a strong federal government. |
What was the Federalists’ view of the Constitution? They would approve of the Constitution only if Anti-Federalists favored it. |
They approved of the Constitution. |
Which idea does this excerpt support? the Anti-Federalist idea that dividing the government into branches will not stop abuses of power |
the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government |
What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? In time, one unified government will run the country. |
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms. |
Anti-Federalists argued that branches of government would keep each other in balance. |
it was impossible to separate government into equal branches. |
Which best describes Patrick Henry? He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution. |
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution. |
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution? They would keep any one branch from having too much power. |
They would keep any one branch from having too much power. |
What was James Madison’s position regarding the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison? He agreed that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional. |
He supported the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison. |
What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden? Aaron Ogden got permission to operate his steamboats in New York. |
Thomas Gibbons was allowed to operate his steamboats in New York. |
Which is the best definition of "supremacy"? highest authority |
highest authority |
What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789? It created the state court system. |
It created a federal court system. |
Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes. |
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes. |
Why did William Marbury support the Judiciary Act of 1789? It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court. |
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court. |
Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8. [Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States. This excerpt reinforces the idea of federal supremacy. |
federal supremacy. |
In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue? Banks cannot be created by Congress. |
Banks cannot be created by Congress. |
Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments? habeas corpus |
federalism |
Passing laws, creating courts, and collecting taxes are examples of concurrent powers. |
concurrent powers. |
The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act was ruled unconstitutional. |
was ruled unconstitutional. |
Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be "the root of federalism"? It describes the relationship between federal and state power. |
Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be "the root of federalism"? It describes the relationship between federal and state power. It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen. It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states. It identifies the "supreme law of the land" as the US president. |
Protection of habeas corpus means that citizens cannot be punished without a trial. |
citizens cannot be held without legal action. |
An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that state laws are superior to federal laws. |
federal laws are superior to state laws |
Which is the term used for the legislative branch setting aside or reversing a decision? override |
override |
Writing a state constitution is an example of an implied power. |
a reserved power. |
As part of the executive branch, the vice president advises the Supreme Court. |
presides over the Senate. |
The power to declare war belongs to state and local governments. |
national government. |
Which of these powers are under the control of the state? administering elections |
administering elections |
One of the powers the president has is the ability to appoint senators. |
approve pardons. |
Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons’s view of interstate commerce? State and federal governments should jointly negotiate interstate commerce. |
The federal government should have power over interstate commerce. |
The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in more cases about state versus federal licenses. |
fewer disputes about state monopolies. |
Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland? He ran a federal bank in Maryland. |
He ran a federal bank in Maryland. |
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