Federalism Mini MC Test

Question 1

Where and by what fraction are new amendments to the Constitution proposed?

Answer 1

Proposed by Congress w/ a 2/3 majority from both the House and Senate.
Or by a constitutional convention called by 2/3 of the states

Question 2

Where and by what fraction are new amendments to the Constitution ratified?

Answer 2

Ratified by the states w/ 3/4 approval

Question 3

What is the term for the type of government in which the power is concentrated in the Central/National level?

Answer 3

Unitary government

Question 4

What is the term for the type of government in which the power is concentrated at the state level?

Answer 4

Confederal government

Question 5

What is the term for the type of government in which the power is shared between the Central government and sub-governments?

Answer 5

Federal government

Question 6

What amendment to the Constitution addresses Reserved Powers of the states?

Answer 6

10th Amendment

Question 7

What amendment to the Constitution supports the idea of Selective Incorporation with the inclusion of states to incorporate due process?

Answer 7

14th Amendment