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Which amendment was placed into the Constitution in order to prevent the practice brought to the colonies by the British of placing troops into private homes?
Which domestic duty is a primary responsibility of the federal government?
A creating school curriculums
B regulating interstate commerce
C issuing drivers’ licenses
D maintaining public transportation
If a judge writes a dissenting opinion on a case, what does this mean relative to the ruling of the Supreme Court?
Use the excerpts below to answer the question.
13th Amendment
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude . . . shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
14th Amendment
All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
15th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged . . . on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude—.
—U.S. Constitution
Which goal were these amendments meant to reinforce?
A equality of social classes
B expansion of states’ rights
C promotion of public education
D expansion of democracy
Which statement best represents support for the 2nd Amendment?
A It ensures religious freedom.
B It is necessary to avoid double jeopardy.
C It is a critical component of personal security.
D It supports an economically important industry.
he U.S. Constitution contributes to the national identity of the United States by
A outlining a central government with an authoritative president.
B empowering citizens with the right to vote for representatives and laws.
C forming a parliamentary system and a unitary government.
D creating a simplified amendment process to reflect changing views.
What is required for an Amendment to be suggested for the Constitution AND what is required for this Amendment to be APPROVED?
In 1942 the United States government required 3,000 residents of Oak Ridge, TN to sell their homes so the land they were on could be used as a military research facility.
Which constitutional provision enabled the government to take this action?
A executive authority
B due process
C eminent domain
D popular sovereignty
Which chief justice, appointed to John Adams, was responsible for increasing the authority of the Supreme Court?
*Bonus (10)
Why did the Supreme Court rule these actions were constitutional under the 5th Amendment?
A The development of the land would serve a public purpose.
B The development of the property was zoned for commercial use.
C The local council had approved the program to use the land.
D The landowners were leasing the property to renters.
Which court has final appellate jurisdiction for a case involving the 14th Amendment rights of a citizen?
A State Supreme Court
B Federal Appeals Court
C U.S. Supreme Court
D Federal District Court
What is an obligation that the president has to make once a year before both houses of Congress, and it is televised on all major networks?
Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote . . . the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
—17th Amendment, U.S. Constitution
How did the adoption of the 17th Amendment increase democratization in the United States?
A by increasing the power of state constitutions
B by decreasing the power of the executive branch
C by allowing for the direct election of senators
D by implementing term limits for state senators
Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
. . . on one hand . . . the Constitution is to be founded on the assent and ratification of the people of America, given by deputies elected for the special purpose; but, on the other, that this assent and ratification is to be given by the people, not as individuals composing one entire nation, but as composing the distinct and independent States to which they respectively belong.
—Federalist 39, James Madison, 1788
Which characteristic of the U.S. government shows the influence of this idea?
A the development of a federal system
B the application of checks and balances
C the power of the judicial branch to review laws
D the creation of a bicameral legislative branch
3rd Amendment
Head the Department of Justice
*Bonus (10): Who is the current attorney general?
Form a More Perfect Union
Establish Justice
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
Provide for the Common Defense
Promote the General Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
B regulating interstate commerce
It means that the judge did not agree with the ruling of the Supreme Court, and did not vote with what the majority ruled.
6 Years
*Bonus (10) What length of term does each federal representative serve?
Override a veto
Impeach a president (if he broke the law)
Approve his appointments to cabinet, supreme court, etc.
D expansion of democracy
C It is a critical component of personal security.
B empowering citizens with the right to vote for representatives and laws.
Delegated -- Things the federal government was given to do in the Constitution
Reserved -- Things the federal government doesn't do, and the states aren't prohibited by doing, meaning they are things the states have the right of doing.
Congress
2/3rds of both houses, 2/3rds of all states.
3/4ths of all state legislatures.
C eminent domain
John Marshall
*Bonus (10): Which court case established Judicial Review?
Interpret the law
435
A The development of the land would serve a public purpose.
22nd
*Bonus (10): What does this Amendment state?
C U.S. Supreme Court
Two
*Bonus: Name the two senators.
The State of the Union speech.
C by allowing for the direct election of senators
States should honor each other's judgements and decisions, such as driver's licenses.
A the development of a federal system