Goal 2

COMMON ASSESSMENT

What constitutional principle is being practiced when the legislative branch passes a law, the executive branch vetoes a law, and the judicial branch determines the constitutionality of a law?

A. Checks & Balances B. Federalism C. Judicial Review D. Limited Government

Which clause was included in Article I to assure that the powers given to the new federal legislature could be expanded?

A. Supremacy Clause B. Necessary and Proper Clause C. Free Exercise Clause D. Full Faith & Credit Clause

Which Supreme Court case was the origin of the debate concerning ‘right to life’ and the ‘pro-choice’ movements?

A. Betts v. BradyB. Brown v. Board of EducationC. New Jersey v. T.L.O.D. Roe v. Wade

Which court case established the supremacy of the federal government and the strengthening of its powers over those of the states?

A. Marbury v. Madison B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. Mapp v. Ohio D. Schenck v. United States

Which basic principle provides the foundation of the U.S. Constitution by emphasizing that power lies within the people?

A. Federalism B. Checks & Balances C. Popular Sovereignty D. Concurrent Powers

Which clause from the U.S. Constitution requires that all state laws must be subordinate to all federal laws?

A. Establishment Clause B. Full Faith & Credit Clause C. Supremacy Clause D. Necessary & Proper Clause

Which of the following scenarios represents an appropriate check and balance of governmental power?

a. Supreme court vetoes congressional legislation

b. President introduces a law to congressc. Congress appoints members to the Supreme

Courtd. Congressional override of a presidential veto

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the state Jim Crow laws originally protected by which landmark Supreme Court Case?

A. Texas v. Johnson B. Dred Scott v. Sanford C. New Jersey v. TLO D. Plessy v. Ferguson

Reserved powers are those that are reserved to the states. Which list is an example of reserved powers?

A. collecting taxes, borrowing money and establishing courts

B. conducting foreign affairs, establishing a postal system and coining money

C. establishing schools, declaring war and establishing courts

D. regulating trade within a state, establishing public schools and establishing local government

Social Security, sales, Medicare can all be classified as which type of tax?

a. Progressiveb. Regressivec. Proportional d. Excise

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits a president to two terms in office?

A. 19th Amendment B. 20th Amendment C. 22nd Amendment D. 21st Amendment

Gideon v. Wainwright was a Supreme Court case that dealt with the 6th and 14th amendment. What two constitutional issues did the court address in this case?

A. right to remain silent, no cruel or unusual punishment

B. right to free speech, right to a trial jury C. right to citizenship D. right to a lawyer, equal protection

The division of power between the national government & state governments is known as which of the following basic principles

a. Popular Sovereigntyb. Federalismc. Checks and Balancesd. Judicial Review

Who can prevent the president of the U.S. from controlling the Supreme Court by blocking appointments to the bench?

A. State legislatures B. The joint chiefs of staff C. Governors D. Senate

Where is the purpose/intent of the Constitution found?

A. the ArticlesB. the PreambleC. the AmendmentsD. the Grievances

What is the term lengths for President, Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court (Answers must be in that order)?

A. life, 2, 4, 6B. 6, 2, life, 4C. 4, 6, 2, lifeD. life, 6, 2, 4

Which of the following may propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

A. a ¾ vote by both houses of CongressB. a ⅔ vote by both houses of CongressC. a national convention called by the PresidentD. a petition generated by U.S. citizens

What Supreme Court case forces a policeman to read a suspect his rights?

A. Mapp v. OhioB. Furman v. GeorgiaC. Miranda v. ArizonaD. New Jersey v. T.L.O.

How do you become a member of the Supreme Court?

A. appointed by the Senate and approved by the House of Representatives

B. appointed by the President and approved by the Supreme Court

C. appointed by the Senate and approved by the Supreme Court

D. appointed by the President and approved by the Senate

Which of the following landmark cases established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?

A. Brown v. Board of EducationB. Marbury v. MadisonC. Miranda v. ArizonaD.Tinker v. Des Moines