1st and 6th Period Test Review Game

Unit 3: Constitution Test 1 ST

MR. YOUNG A N D 6 TH P E R I O D

 This section of the Constitution states why it was

written, using phrases such as, “We the People,” and “to establish justice.”  a. Amendments c. Preamble  b. Bill of Rights d. Articles

 This section of the Constitution states why it was

written, using phrases such as, “We the People,” and “to establish justice.”  a. Amendments c. Preamble  b. Bill of Rights d. Articles

 Article I of the Constitution created the voice of the

people in the  a. executive branch. c. Senate.  b. Supreme Court. d.House of Representatives.

 Article I of the Constitution created the voice of the

people in the  a. executive branch. c. Senate.  b. Supreme Court. d.House of Representatives.

 This elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status,

balancing the powers of the other branches, establishing that the Supreme Court could declare laws invalid or unconstitutional.  a. enumerated powers c.Constitutional amendment  b.

judicial review

d.

judicial activism

 This elevated the Supreme Court to a higher status,

balancing the powers of the other branches, establishing that the Supreme Court could declare laws invalid or unconstitutional.  a. enumerated powers c.Constitutional amendment  b.

judicial review d.

judicial activism

 The Equal Rights Amendment caused questions    

because a. of a Supreme Court order. b. of impeachment. c. Congress called a national convention. d. states revoked their ratification.

 The Equal Rights Amendment caused questions    

because a. of a Supreme Court order. b. of impeachment. c. Congress called a national convention. d. states revoked their ratification.

 This action between the President and the head of a

foreign government does NOT require congressional approval.  a.  b.

impeachment c. executive agreement

prior restraint d. poll tax

 This action between the President and the head of a

foreign government does NOT require congressional approval.  a.

impeachment c. prior restraint  b. executive agreementd. poll tax

 False speech intended to hurt another

is  a. slander. c.

 b. libel.

d.

prior restraint. due process of law.

 False speech intended to hurt another

is  a. slander.

 b. libel.

d.

c. prior restraint. due process of law.

 False speech that is written down in a newspaper or

magazine that is intended to hurt someone is known as  a. slander c. libel  b. prior restraint d. poll tax

 False speech that is written down in a newspaper or

magazine that is intended to hurt someone is known as  a. slander c. libel  b. prior restraint d. poll tax

 This action is required to override a presidential veto.  A.a judicial review

C.a Constitutional convention

 B.a Supreme Court ruling D. a 2/3 vote of each house

 This action is required to override a presidential veto.  A.a judicial review

C.a Constitutional convention

 B.a Supreme Court ruling D. a 2/3 vote of each

house

 The Framers provided this section of the

Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation and could adapt to future concerns of the people. (There are 27 of them).  a. Bill of Rights c. Preamble  b. Articles d. Amendments

 The Framers provided this section of the

Constitution so that it will grow with a changing nation and could adapt to future concerns of the people. (There are 27 of them).  a. Bill of Rights c. Preamble  b. Articles d. Amendments

 To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers

gave Congress these powers that were directly stated in the Constitution.  a. expressed powers. c. executive powers.  b. judicial reviews. d. judicial restraint.

 To protect liberty and specify its powers, the Framers

gave Congress these powers that were directly stated in the Constitution.  a. expressed powers. c. executive powers.  b. judicial reviews. d. judicial restraint.

 Supreme Court decisions can only be overturned by

the Court itself or by  a.  b.

congressional vote. c.order of the president. Constitutional amendment. d.judicial activism.

 Supreme Court decisions can only be overturned by

the Court itself or by  a.

congressional vote. c.order of the president.  b. Constitutional amendment. d.judicial activism.

 These amendments are known collectively as the

Civil War Amendments  a. First 10 c. 13-15  b. 17-20 d. none of the above

 These amendments are known collectively as the

Civil War Amendments  a. First 10 c. 13-15  b. 17-20 d. none of the above

 A proposed amendment can be ratified by two-thirds

vote of each house or by a  a. Congressional petition. c.presidential order.  b. Supreme Court rule. d.national convention.

 A proposed amendment can be ratified by two-thirds

vote of each house or by a  a. Congressional petition. c.presidential order.  b. Supreme Court rule. d.national convention.

 Ratification of an amendment must come within this

time limit.  a. six months c. seven years  b. the president's term d. one year

 Ratification of an amendment must come within this

time limit.  a. six months c. seven years  b. the president's term d. one year

 The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are

called the  a. Bill of Rights.  b. Constitution.

c. d.

Preamble. Civil War Amendments

 The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are

called the  a. Bill of Rights.  b. Constitution.

c. d.

Preamble. Civil War Amendments

 “We must never forget that it is . . . a Constitution intended

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  

to endure for ages to come, and, consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.” —Chief Justice John Marshall, 1819 According to Chief Justice John Marshall, the Constitution is: a. a document that should not be altered. b. meant to be changed to reflect the changes in society. c. too difficult to understand. d. a document that means different things to different people.

 “We must never forget that it is . . . a Constitution intended

 

  

to endure for ages to come, and, consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.” —Chief Justice John Marshall, 1819 According to Chief Justice John Marshall, the Constitution is: a. a document that should not be altered. b. meant to be changed to reflect the changes in society. c. too difficult to understand. d. a document that means different things to different people.

 In this part of the Constitution, there are a total of 7

that help to create and setup our government, including the three branches of government.  a. Amendments c.Supremacy Clause  b. Articles d. Preamble

 In this part of the Constitution, there are a total of 7

that help to create and setup our government, including the three branches of government.  a. Amendments c.Supremacy Clause  b. Articles d. Preamble

 The president can check Congress by this power,

meaning to reject its legislation.  a. override c.separation of power enactment  b. veto d. judicial review

 The president can check Congress by this power,

meaning to reject its legislation.  a. override c.separation of power enactment  b. veto d. judicial review

 This branch of government is the final authority on

the Constitution because it can interrupt its meaning.  a. Congress c. executive  b. legislative d. judicial

 This branch of government is the final authority on

the Constitution because it can interrupt its meaning.  a. Congress c. executive  b. legislative d. judicial

 This final enumerated power gives Congress the right

to make all "necessary and proper" laws to help stretch the powers expressed in the other parts of Article 1.  a. expressed powers c.judicial review  b. jurisdiction d.elastic clause

 This final enumerated power gives Congress the right

to make all "necessary and proper" laws to help stretch the powers expressed in the other parts of Article 1.  a. expressed powers c.judicial review  b. jurisdiction d.elastic clause

 Article II of the Constitution is important because it    

helps to setup and a. describes expressed powers. b. describes enumerated powers. c. describes the executive branch. d. describes the legislative branch.

 Article II of the Constitution is important because it    

helps to setup and a. describes expressed powers. b. describes enumerated powers. c. describes the executive branch. d. describes the legislative branch.

 Judicial Philosophy that the Supreme Court should

not only interpret the Constitution but should also play a role in shaping public policy, such as gay marriage, African American rights, etc.  a. judicial activism. c. Judicial Restraint  b. Judicial Petition d. Judicial Belonging

 Judicial Philosophy that the Supreme Court should

not only interpret the Constitution but should also play a role in shaping public policy, such as gay marriage, African American rights, etc.  a. judicial activism. c. Judicial Restraint  b. Judicial Petition d. Judicial Belonging

 The Twenty-fourth Amendment helped African    

Americans to vote by a. change of venue. b. eliminating poll taxes. c. ratifying voting laws. d. prohibiting government intervention.

 The Twenty-fourth Amendment helped African    

Americans to vote by a. change of venue. b. eliminating poll taxes. c. ratifying voting laws. d. prohibiting government intervention.

 Which of the following accounts for the ability of the 

  

Constitution to endure for more than 200 years? a. Built-in flexibility that allowed it to grow and change with time b. extensive, detailed provisions for resolving political conflicts c. very detailed descriptions of what government should be d. inflexible provisions designed to resist changes to the document

 Which of the following accounts for the ability of the 

  

Constitution to endure for more than 200 years? a. Built-in flexibility that allowed it to grow and change with time b. extensive, detailed provisions for resolving political conflicts c. very detailed descriptions of what government should be d. inflexible provisions designed to resist changes to the document

 The President’s power to veto legislation passed by

Congress is an example of  a. executive agreement  b. Judicial Review d.

c.Checks and balances federalism

 The President’s power to veto legislation passed by

Congress is an example of  a. executive agreement balances  b. Judicial Review d.

c.Checks and federalism

 _____________________, or rule by the people,

is the cornerstone of the Constitution.  a. Federalism c. Pluralism  b. Popular Sovereignty d.Expressed Power

 _____________________, or rule by the people,

is the cornerstone of the Constitution.  a. Federalism c. Pluralism  b. Popular Sovereignty d.Expressed Power

 The power of the government to coin money and to    

borrow money is an example of a. an implied power of States b. an enumerated (expressed) power of Congress c. a national inherent power d. a concurrent power

 The power of the government to coin money and to   



borrow money is an example of a. an implied power of States b. an enumerated (expressed) power of Congress c. a national inherent power d. a concurrent power

 The Constitution called for the creation of a Supreme    

Court in this Article a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

 The Constitution called for the creation of a Supreme    

Court in this Article a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

 Terms for powers directly stated in the Constitution

are known as

a. Expressed

c. Implied b. Exclusive d. Proper

 Terms for powers directly stated in the Constitution

are known as

a. Expressed c. Implied b. Exclusive d. Proper

 The Constitution set up a federal system of  

 

government (federalism) by a. distributing power among the three branches of government b. dividing power between the National Government and the States c. Providing a formal amendment process d. giving the President the power to veto an act of Congress

 The Constitution set up a federal system of  

 

government (federalism) by a. distributing power among the three branches of government b. dividing power between the National Government and the States c. Providing a formal amendment process d. giving the President the power to veto an act of Congress

 When a federal official is accused of committing

crimes, it is known as  a. ratification c. impeachment  b. petition d. appeal

 When a federal official is accused of committing

crimes, it is known as  a. ratification c. impeachment  b. petition d. appeal

 The ______________ brings about and starts the

impeachment process, however, it is the _________________ job to determine the accused person’s guilt or innocence.  a. Senate; Supreme Court c.Senate; House  b. House; Supreme Court d.House; Senate

 The ______________ brings about and starts the

impeachment process, however, it is the _________________ job to determine the accused person’s guilt or innocence.  a. Senate; Supreme Court c.Senate; House  b. House; Supreme Court d.House; Senate

 Expressed powers of Congress that are itemized #1-

18 in Article 1 of the Constitution:  a. Enumerated Powers c.Concurrent Powers  b. Ordinance d.Statutes

 Expressed powers of Congress that are itemized #1-

18 in Article 1 of the Constitution:  a. Enumerated Powers c.Concurrent Powers  b. Ordinance d.Statutes

 The process of informally amending the

  



Constitution, or not changing the written words, may take place through a. the activities of political parties b. decisions of the Supreme Court c. actions taken by the President d. all the above

 The process of informally amending the

  



Constitution, or not changing the written words, may take place through a. the activities of political parties b. decisions of the Supreme Court c. actions taken by the President d. all the above

 A proposed Constitutional amendment can be    

ratified by a. 3/4 of the State legislature’s b. 3/4 of state conventions c. Presidential order d. A or B

 A proposed Constitutional amendment can be    

ratified by a. 3/4 of the State legislature’s b. 3/4 of state conventions c. Presidential order d. A or B

 Supreme Court case that helped to establish the    

principle of judicial review. a. Marbury v. Madison b. Roe v. Wade c. McCulloch v. Maryland d. Plessy v. Ferguson

 Supreme Court case that helped to establish the    

principle of judicial review. a. Marbury v. Madison b. Roe v. Wade c. McCulloch v. Maryland d. Plessy v. Ferguson

 Supreme Court case that lent support to a broad

  



interpretation of the Constitution by upholding Congress’s use of the Necessary and Proper Clause. a. Marbury v. Madison b. Roe v. Wade c. McCulloch v. Maryland d. Plessy v. Ferguson

 Supreme Court case that lent support to a broad

  



interpretation of the Constitution by upholding Congress’s use of the Necessary and Proper Clause. a. Marbury v. Madison b. Roe v. Wade c. McCulloch v. Maryland d. Plessy v. Ferguson

 Judicial philosophy that the Supreme Court should

avoid taking the initiative on social or political questions, and uphold the government actions of the other branches when at all possible.  a. Judicial Activism c.Pluralism  b. Liberal Constructionism d.Judicial Restraint

 Judicial philosophy that the Supreme Court should

avoid taking the initiative on social or political questions, and uphold the government actions of the other branches when at all possible.  a. Judicial Activism c.Pluralism  b. Liberal Constructionism d.Judicial Restraint

 When an amendment is proposed to Congress, it

takes this fraction from each house in order for the proposed amendment to be sent to the states for ratification?  a. 3/4 c. 3/5  b. 2/3 d. 1/2

 When an amendment is proposed to Congress, it

takes this fraction from each house in order for the proposed amendment to be sent to the states for ratification?  a. 3/4 c. 3/5  b. 2/3 d. 1/2

 The Amendment process, which is started at the

national level and then sent to the state level, shows which major principal of the Constitution in action?  a. Judicial Review c. Federalism  b. Checks and Balances d.Separation of Powers

 The Amendment process, which is started at the

national level and then sent to the state level, shows which major principal of the Constitution in action?  a. Judicial Review c. Federalism  b. Checks and Balances d.Separation of Powers

 Article 6 of the Constitution contains the

___________________, establishing that the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land.  a. Santa Clause c. Congressional Clause  b. Supremacy Clause d. Hierarchy Clause

 Article 6 of the Constitution contains the

___________________, establishing that the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land.  a. Santa Clause c. Congressional Clause  b. Supremacy Clause d. Hierarchy Clause

 The Constitution is a short document.

Approximately how many words make up the Constitution?  a. 7,000 c. 17,000  b. 5,000 d. 3,000

 The Constitution is a short document.

Approximately how many words make up the Constitution?  a. 7,000 c. 17,000  b. 5,000 d. 3,000

 The Constitutional principle of

_________________ determines that each branch of the government has its own responsibilities that they will fulfill.  a. Limited Government c.Popular Sovereignty  b. Judicial Review d.Separation of Powers

 The Constitutional principle of

_________________ determines that each branch of the government has its own responsibilities that they will fulfill.  a. Limited Government c.Popular Sovereignty  b. Judicial Review d.Separation of Powers

 The Supreme Court, outlined in Article 3, has the

__________________, or authority, to rule on all federal or national cases.  a. Power c.Jurisdiction  b. Recommendation d.Necessity

 The Supreme Court, outlined in Article 3, has the

__________________, or authority, to rule on all federal or national cases.  a. Power c.Jurisdiction  b. Recommendation d.Necessity

 Article 1 of the Constitution created the voice and

interest of the states in the  a. House of Representatives

c.Executive Branch

 b.

d.Senate

Supreme Court

 Article 1 of the Constitution created the voice and

interest of the states in the  a. House of Representatives

c.Executive Branch

 b.

d.Senate

Supreme Court

 The First Amendment allows the American press to

not be subject to _______________, or government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast.  a. Slander c.Prior Restraint  b. Change of Venue d.Libel

 The First Amendment allows the American press to

not be subject to _______________, or government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast.  a. Slander c.Prior Restraint  b. Change of Venue d.Libel

 According to Amendment 4, officers must have

___________________, or reasonable doubt, before they can search for or arrest someone linked to a crime.  a. Search warrant c. Slander  b. Probable Cause d. Prior Restraint

 According to Amendment 4, officers must have

___________________, or reasonable doubt, before they can search for or arrest someone linked to a crime.  a. Search warrant c. Slander  b. Probable Caused. Prior Restraint

 The Fifth Amendment states that the government

may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without ________________, which means the government must follow constitutional procedures when holding and conducting trials or actions.  a. Eminent Domain c. Change of Venue  b. Prior Restraint d. Due Process of Law

 The Fifth Amendment states that the government

may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without ________________, which means the government must follow constitutional procedures when holding and conducting trials or actions.  a. Eminent Domain c. Change of Venue  b. Prior Restraint d. Due Process of Law

 Also another name for the 20th Amendment, this

means when Congressional leaders either retire or are removed from office, and during their remaining time accomplish nothing or have little to no influence.  a. Lame-Duck c. Wounded Duck  b. Outraged Duck d. Spotted Duck

 Also another name for the 20th Amendment, this

means when Congressional leaders either retire or are removed from office, and during their remaining time accomplish nothing or have little to no influence.  a. Lame-Duck c. Wounded Duck  b. Outraged Duck d. Spotted Duck

 What Amendment to the Constitution has been the

only Amendment to ever be repealed?  a. 21st c. 18th  b. 16th d. 20th

 What Amendment to the Constitution has been the

only Amendment to ever be repealed?  a. 21st c. 18th  b. 16th d. 20th