Chapter 2 and 3 Flashcards
“Bicameralism” is a constitutional principle that means
A) division of the national government into two branches
B) division of the powers of the executive branch between two individuals: the president and v. president
C) division of the powers of the executive branch between two individuals: the head of states and the head of govt.
D) division of Congress into two chambers
D) division of Congress into two chambers
The most common method of passing an amendment to the Constitution is
A) passage in both houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote, followed by a majority vote in three-fourths of the state legislatures.
B) passage in both houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the state supreme court
C) proposal by the pres, which is supported by two-thirds of the state supreme courts
D) passage by constitutional convention, called by three-fourths of the states
a) passage in both houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote, followed by a majority vote in three-fourths of the state legislatures.
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
A)ten
B) twenty
C)twenty-seven
D)twenty- three
c) twenty-seven
Judicial review is the power of
A) the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of government
B) Congress to review the decisions of the federal courts
C) the president to appoint judges to the federal courts
D) the states to review the constitutionality of federal actions and law
a) the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of government
The three branches of the government created by the Constitution are
A) constitutional, elected, and appointed
B) executive, legislative, and judicial.
C) federal, state, local
D) military, courts, bureaucracy
B) executive, legislative, and judicial.
The principle of granting the federal government only those powers specifically listed in the Constitution is called A) the doctrine of expressed powers. B) the theory of separated powers C) civil libertarian-ism D) autocracy
a) the doctrine of expressed powers.
What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives? A)one year B) two years C) four years D) six years
b) two years
The system of shared powers, divided between a central government and the states, is called A)the electoral college B)federalism C)stat-ism D)checks and balances
b) federalism.
The ability of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is a good example of what principle of limited government? A) separation of powers B)federalism C)checks and balances D)civil liberties
c) checks and balances
What is the Three-fifths Compromise?
A) It determined that three out of every five slaves would be counted for purposes of representation and taxation.
B) it determined the ratio between free states and slave states
C) it created a bicameral legislature
D) it declared that the states would pay three-fifths of the revolutionary war debt and the federal govt would pay the rest.
a) It determined that three out of every five slaves would be counted for purposes of representation and taxation.
The Great Compromise lead to the A) legalization of slavery B) creation of a bicameral Congress. C) creation of the Supreme Court D)peaceful conclusion of Shay's Rebellion
b) creation of a bicameral Congress.
The first written constitution for the United States was called A) Magna Carta B) the Bill of Rights C) the Articles of Confederation D) the Constitution
c) the Articles of Confederation.
Beyond voting, most forms of political participation take place at what level of government? A)national B)state and local C) international D)non profit
b) state and local
Those seeking to restrain the powers of the national government look to what part of the Constitution? A)commerce clause B)states' rights clause C)1st amendment D)10th amendment
d) Tenth Amendment
What is the main purpose behind the privileges and immunities clause of Article IV?
A) it prevents a state from giving special favors to its own residents or discriminating against nonresidents
B) It compels each state to recognize the laws of other states
C) it requires all states to provide a uniform standard of benefits and entitlement
D)it states that the Bill of Rights apply to the action of state governments, as well as the national govt.
b) It compels each state to recognize the laws of other states
