Unit 2

Question 1

What does Article 1 of the Constitution create?

Answer 1

The legislative branch, also known as Congress.

Question 2

What is the main function of the executive branch as defined in Article 2?

Answer 2

To enforce the laws through the president.

Question 3

Which article establishes the judicial branch?

Answer 3

Article 3.

Question 4

What is the purpose of Article 4?

Answer 4

To define federalism and how states interact with the national government.

Question 5

What does Article 5 outline?

Answer 5

How to amend or change the Constitution.

Question 6

What is stated in Article 6?

Answer 6

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Question 7

How many states are needed to approve the Constitution according to Article 7?

Answer 7

9 of 13 states.

Question 8

Define ‘Jurisdiction’.

Answer 8

Authority to rule on cases.

Question 9

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

Answer 9

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Question 10

How many amendments are there in the Constitution?

Answer 10

27 amendments.

Question 11

What is ‘Popular Sovereignty’?

Answer 11

Rule by the people.

Question 12

Define ‘Federalism’.

Answer 12

A division of power between the state and the national government.

Question 13

What is meant by ‘Separation of Powers’?

Answer 13

Each branch has their own responsibilities.

Question 14

What are ‘Checks and Balances’?

Answer 14

Each branch controls or checks the other.

Question 15

What is a ‘Veto’?

Answer 15

When the executive rejects legislation.

Question 16

What is ‘Judicial Review’?

Answer 16

The ability for the court to declare laws unconstitutional.

Question 17

What does the Preamble to the Constitution do?

Answer 17

It introduces the document.

Question 18

List the five purposes outlined in the Preamble.

Answer 18

• Establish justice or laws
• Ensure domestic tranquility
• Provide for the common defense
• Promote the general welfare
• Secure the blessings of liberty

Question 19

What are ‘Expressed Powers’?

Answer 19

Powers directly stated in the Constitution for Congress.

Question 20

What are ‘Enumerated Powers’?

Answer 20

Powers listed in Article 1, Section 8, numbers 1-18.

Question 21

What was the significance of McCulloch vs. Maryland?

Answer 21

Validated Congress’s ability to expand and create laws necessary and proper.

Question 22

What did Marbury vs. Madison establish?

Answer 22

Judicial review.

Question 23

What is the ‘Elastic Clause’?

Answer 23

Article 1, Section 8, number 18.

Question 24

Define ‘Federal Bureaucracy’.

Answer 24

Organization that helps the president and executive branch run the country.

Question 25

What does 'Ratify' mean?

Answer 25

To approve.

Question 26

What does 'Petition' mean?

Answer 26

To appeal.

Question 27

What does 'Impeach' mean?

Answer 27

To accuse; the House impeaches and the Senate holds the trial.

Question 28

What is a 'Treaty'?

Answer 28

A formal agreement between two nations.

Question 29

What is 'Judicial Restraint'?

Answer 29

Supreme Court interprets the law and nothing else.

Question 30

What is 'Judicial Activism'?

Answer 30

The Supreme Court should help shape policy.

Question 31

What is the first step in the amendment process?

Answer 31

Proposal by a ⅔ vote by each branch of Congress.

Question 32

What is the second step in the amendment process?

Answer 32

¾ ratification by state legislatures.

Question 33

What does 'Due Process of Law' refer to?

Answer 33

The Constitution must be followed at all times.

Question 34

Define 'Eminent Domain'.

Answer 34

Government takes private property for public use.

Question 35

What is the 'Bill of Rights'?

Answer 35

The first ten amendments written by James Madison.

Question 36

What are the five freedoms protected by Amendment #1?

Answer 36

* Press * Petition * Speech * Religion * Assembly

Question 37

Amendment #2

Answer 37

The right to bear arms.

Question 38

Amendment #3

Answer 38

Quartering troops.

Question 39

Amendment #4

Answer 39

Unreasonable search and seizure.

Question 40

Amendment #5

Answer 40

Due process of law.

Question 41

Amendment #6

Answer 41

A fair and speedy trial.

Question 42

Amendment #7

Answer 42

Civil suits over $20.

Question 43

Amendment #8

Answer 43

Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 44

Amendment #9

Answer 44

Power to the people.

Question 45

Amendment #10

Answer 45

Power to the states.

Question 46

Amendment #11

Answer 46

Lawsuits among states.

Question 47

Amendment #12

Answer 47

The election of the president and vice president.

Question 48

Amendment #13

Answer 48

Abolishes slavery.

Question 49

Amendment #14

Answer 49

Rights of citizens, specifically to blacks.

Question 50

Amendment #15

Answer 50

Men's right to vote.

Question 51

Amendment #16

Answer 51

Income taxes.

Question 52

Amendment #17

Answer 52

Direct election of senators.

Question 53

Amendment #18

Answer 53

Alcohol (prohibition).

Question 54

Amendment #19

Answer 54

Women's right to vote.

Question 55

Amendment #20

Answer 55

Lame duck amendment

Question 56

Amendment #21

Answer 56

Repeals the 18th amendment, except for alcohol being transported into a state where it is illegal.

Question 57

Amendment #22

Answer 57

The term of a president to two four-year terms.

Question 58

Amendment #23

Answer 58

DC gets electoral votes.

Question 59

Amendment #24

Answer 59

Poll taxes.

Question 60

Amendment #25

Answer 60

Presidential succession.

Question 61

What is the new voting age established by Amendment #26?

Answer 61

Lowers voting age to 18 years.

Question 62

Amendment #27

Answer 62

Congress cannot raise their pay until the next election.

Question 63

What are 'Delegated Powers'?

Answer 63

Powers given to the national government by the Constitution.

Question 64

What are 'Implied Powers'?

Answer 64

Powers required to carry out the laws.

Question 65

What is the 'Necessary and Proper Clause'?

Answer 65

A clause that allows Congress to make laws.

Question 66

What are 'Reserved Powers'?

Answer 66

Powers directly given to the states.

Question 67

What are 'Concurrent Powers'?

Answer 67

Powers that both the national government and states share.

Question 68

What is an 'Interstate Compact'?

Answer 68

A written agreement between states.

Question 69

What does 'Extradite' mean?

Answer 69

To move a criminal to the place of their crime.

Question 70

What does 'Full Faith and Credit' refer to?

Answer 70

Each state must give citizens of another state privileges and immunities.

Question 71

What is the 'State’s Rights Position'?

Answer 71

A person who favors state and local government.

Question 72

What is the 'Nationalist Position'?

Answer 72

A person who favors the national government.

Question 73

Executive agreement

Answer 73

Agreement between the heads of government of 2 or more nations