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Match the following terms with their definitions.
Match the following terms with their definitions.
Judicial Review = The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action. Preamble = The introduction to the Constitution. Federalism = Powers of a government are divided between a central government and several local governments. Popular Sovereignty = The power of government comes from the people being governed. Executive Agreement = A pact made by the President with the head of a foreign state.
The first article of the Constitution discusses which branch of government?
The first article of the Constitution discusses which branch of government?
- Legislative (correct)
- Judicial
- Executive
What is the most common way amendments have been passed?
What is the most common way amendments have been passed?
- Proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in both houses and ratified by conventions in 3/4 of the states (correct)
- Proposed by a national convention called by Congress and ratified by 3/4 state legislatures
- Proposed by Congress by a 2/3 vote in both houses and ratified by ¼ of the state legislatures
The Constitution consists of how many articles?
The Constitution consists of how many articles?
Which amendment grants power to the state?
Which amendment grants power to the state?
The Rule of Law states that...
The Rule of Law states that...
Powers that are granted ONLY to the national government are called _____ powers.
Powers that are granted ONLY to the national government are called _____ powers.
Which article of the Constitution outlines the Judicial branch?
Which article of the Constitution outlines the Judicial branch?
The United States Constitution creates a _____ legislature.
The United States Constitution creates a _____ legislature.
Which key government official has NOTHING to do with the Amendment process?
Which key government official has NOTHING to do with the Amendment process?
Borrowing money is an example of a(n) _____ power.
Borrowing money is an example of a(n) _____ power.
Which is NOT a strength of Federalism?
Which is NOT a strength of Federalism?
Requiring a doctor to receive a license to practice medicine in the state of California is an example of which power?
Requiring a doctor to receive a license to practice medicine in the state of California is an example of which power?
Which is NOT a power given to the President by Article II of the Constitution?
Which is NOT a power given to the President by Article II of the Constitution?
Constitutionalism is also known as what principle of the Constitution?
Constitutionalism is also known as what principle of the Constitution?
The services provided by the U.S. Government are intended to help those in need. What phrase of the Preamble to the Constitution does this relate to?
The services provided by the U.S. Government are intended to help those in need. What phrase of the Preamble to the Constitution does this relate to?
How many TOTAL amendments does the Constitution have?
How many TOTAL amendments does the Constitution have?
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Judicial Review
Judicial Review
The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.
Separation of powers
Separation of powers
The division of governmental powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Limited government
Limited government
The idea that the government is restricted in what it can do, and that individual rights are protected.
Federalism
Federalism
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Formal amendment
Formal amendment
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Checks and balances
Checks and balances
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Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
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Preamble
Preamble
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Concurrent powers
Concurrent powers
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Delegated powers
Delegated powers
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Reserved powers
Reserved powers
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Supremacy Clause
Supremacy Clause
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Denied powers
Denied powers
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Executive Agreement
Executive Agreement
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Veto
Veto
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Legislative
Legislative
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Executive
Executive
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Judicial
Judicial
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Formal Amendment Process
Formal Amendment Process
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Amendment
Amendment
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Concurrent power
Concurrent power
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Delegated power
Delegated power
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Reserved power
Reserved power
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Denied power
Denied power
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Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
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Separation of powers
Separation of powers
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Checks and balances
Checks and balances
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Formal amendment
Formal amendment
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Supremacy Clause
Supremacy Clause
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Judicial review
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Federalism
Federalism
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Limited government
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Study Notes
Matching
- A pact between a president and a foreign head of state is an executive agreement
- The introduction to the Constitution is called the Preamble
- The power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action is judicial review
- Power shared between central and local governments is federalism
- The idea that government power comes from the people is popular sovereignty
- The principle dividing the government into separate branches is separation of powers
- The principle that the government has limited powers is limited government
- An official change to the Constitution is called a formal amendment
- The principle where the federal laws are supreme is the supremacy clause
- A presidential rejection of legislation is a veto
Multiple Choice
- The first article of the Constitution discusses the legislative branch
- An example of the Supreme Court declaring an act of Congress unconstitutional is an instance of checks and balances
- Constitution amendments are most commonly proposed by Congress with a â…” vote , and then ratified by 3/4 of the states' legislatures
- The Constitution contains seven articles
- The amendment that gives power to the states is the tenth amendment
- The principle that that no one is above the law is the rule of law
Additional Multiple Choice
- Powers that belong only to the national government are called exclusive powers
- The article that outlines the Judicial branch is article three
- The system of government in the U.S. is bicameral
- The person with no role in the amendment process is the state legislatures (not the president, congress.)
- An example of a concurrent power is borrowing money
- A strength of Federalism is states experimenting with public policy before becoming federal law,
- Requiring a doctor to be licensed in a state is an example of a reserved power
Additional Matching
- The power that is not a presidential power by the constitution is the power to impeach an elected official
- Constitutionalism is also known as limited government
- The phrase from the Preamble that relates to the services provided is establish justice, promote the general welfare, provide for the common defense
- The Constitution has 27 amendments
Short Answer
- Exclusive: (Examples to be filled in, not provided in the document)
- Concurrent: (Examples to be filled in, not provided in the document)
- Reserved: (Examples to be filled in, not provided in the document)
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Test your knowledge of essential U.S. government concepts such as executive agreements, judicial review, and the foundations of the Constitution. This quiz covers key principles like federalism, separation of powers, and more. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of American governance!
