Test 1 B

Question 1

A proposal at the Constitutional Convention that congressional representation be equal, thus favoring the smaller states.

Answer 1

New Jersey Plan

Question 2

The constitutional solution to congressional representation: equal votes in the Senate, votes by population in the House.

Answer 2

Great Compromise

Question 3

The formula for counting five slaves as three people for the purpose of representation that reconciled northern and southern factions at the Constitutional Convention.

Answer 3

Three-Fifths Compromise

Question 4

Presidential powers implied but not specifically stated in the constitution.

Answer 4

Inherent Powers

Question 5

Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments.

Answer 5

Concurrent Powers

Question 6

Constitutional authorization for Congress to make any law required to carry out its powers.

Answer 6

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 7

Constitutional declaration (ArticleVI) that the Constitution and laws made under its provisions are the supreme law of the land.

Answer 7

Supremacy Clause

Question 8

Declaration by a state that a federal law is void within its borders.

Answer 8

Nullification

Question 9

The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states.

Answer 9

Devolution

Question 10

Federal funds provided for a broad purpose unrestricted by detailed requirements and regulations.

Answer 10

Block Grants