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Constitution and Federalism Test Review

Quiz by Paul J Patrisso

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  • Q1
    Which of the following statements is true about the 17th Amendment?
    It allowed US citizens to directly elect Senators
    It allowed the President to appoint Senators
    It allowed Senators to serve a life term
    It allowed US Representatives to elect Senators
    45s
  • Q2
    The Supremacy Clause states what?
    The Constitution is the Supreme law of the US
    Laws passed by the States are deemed supreme
    Supreme Court justices can pass amendments
    People shall be free from unlawful searches
    45s
  • Q3
    How are the 14th and 15th Amendments alike?
    Both protect the rights of former slaves & their descendents
    Both allowed slaves to vote in their state of residence
    Both gave slaves the right to own property
    Both take rights, such as liberty, away from slave owners
    45s
  • Q4
    State governments are like the Federal government in that they do which of the following?
    All have a unicameral legislature
    Settle civil disputes through state agencies
    Have a judiciary with courts to uphold laws
    Appoint a Governor to head their Executive branch
    45s
  • Q5
    What must happen before a local government can be established?
    The state government must issue a local charter
    Citizens must vote on a Mayor to run the local government
    Local officials must hold elections for city offices
    The federal government must issue a local charter
    45s
  • Q6
    A change to an original document, such as the Constitution, is a(n)...
    Veto
    Article
    Amendment
    Ratification
    45s
  • Q7
    Which of the following accurately describes a concurrent power?
    A power reserved for the state governments only
    A power shared by both federal and state governments
    A power reserved for the federal government only
    A power voted on by the Congress before enactment
    45s
  • Q8
    Which branch of the federal government has certain enumerated powers listed in the Constitution?
    Parliamentary branch
    Judicial branch
    Executive branch
    Legislative branch
    45s
  • Q9
    In the system of checks & balances, veto power is balanced by...
    The power of the people to vote for legislation
    The power of Congress to override a veto
    The power of the President to override a veto
    The power of the President to write legislation
    45s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of judicial review?
    The US Congress requests a review of a proposed law
    The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution & overturns a state law
    The US Congress removes a Supreme Court justice from the bench
    The Supreme Court passes a law regarding the right to bear arms
    45s
  • Q11
    What was the main reason the Framers created federalism?
    To prevent a takeover from England or France
    To put all power in the hands of a central government
    To make elections of government officers more fair
    To protect themselves from an all powerful central government
    45s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a denied power to both federal and state governments?
    Granting someone a title of nobility
    Setting tax rates and tax bases
    Protecting the public health
    Establishing criminal codes
    45s
  • Q13
    Before a territoy can become a state, which of the following must happen?
    The territory must receive 2/3 of the Senate votes
    Congress must pass an enabling act
    The territory must petition the President for statehood
    Congress must petition the President for statehood
    45s
  • Q14
    To establish residency in another state, a person my have to...
    Live in that state for a certain period of time
    Give up voting rights in that state
    Give up driving privileges for a year
    Give up professional licenses earned in another state
    45s
  • Q15
    If states are unable to resolve their dispute, what recourse do the states have available to them?
    They can petition the state governors to intervene
    They can petition the Senate to hear their case
    They can take their case to the Supreme Court
    They can take their case to the ACLU
    45s

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