The portion of the Constitution containing the phrase, "We the people . . ." is known a
the Articles.
the Declaration of Independence.
the Bill of Rights.
the Preamble.
The amendments designed to secure the liberties of citizens and to prevent government from taking away these liberties are known as
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the Articles.
the Declaration of Independence.
the Bill of Rights.
the Preamble.
The Constitution contains seven sections which outline the responsibilities of each of the branches of government, establishes the system of federalism, and provides for a means of revising the document. These sections are called
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articles.
amendments.
principles.
the Preamble.
The twenty-seven additions or revisions to the Constitution are known as
articles.
amendments.
principles.
the Bill of Rights.
Separation of powers means that
each of the three branches has its own job and responsibilities.
the Congress is composed of two houses
the state and local governments have absolute authority
only the national government can make laws.
The principle, which provides that some powers are given to the national government, others are reserved for the states, and some powers are shared is known as
popular sovereignty.
checks and balances.
federalism.
judicial review.
Delegated powers are those, which are assigned to
the states.
the President
the national government.
both the state and national governments.
Reserved powers are those powers reserved for
the states.
the President
the national government.
both the state and national governments.
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are called
reserved powers.
concurrent powers.
denied powers
implied powers
Which of the following are examples of delegated powers?
declare war
maintain the armed forces
sign treaties
all of the above
Which of the following are reserved powers?
coin money
maintain the armed forces
establish schools
all of the above
The Supreme Court's ability to determine constitutionality of laws and actions is known as the principle of
federalism.
judicial review.
popular sovereignty
limited government.
The responsibility to confirm or approve presidential appointments is an example of the principle of
checks and balances.
judicial review.
federalism.
popular sovereignty
The amendment which protects citizens from self-incrimination is
the 1st Amendment
the 2nd Amendment
the 5th Amendment
the 10th Amendment
The amendment which would be endorsed and supported by the National Rifle Association is the
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1st Amendment.
2nd Amendment.
5th Amendment.
8h amendment.
Each of the following concepts is addressed in an amendment to the Constitution except
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a bicameral legislature.
presidential succession.
prohibition.
slavery.
Which of the following topics are addressed by an amendment to the Constitution?
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income tax
direct election of senators
18 year olds eligible to vote
all of the above
Which of the following topics are addressed by an amendment to the Constitution?
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presidential term limits
congressional term limits
judicial term limits
all of the above
Rule by the consent of the governed defines the constitutional principle of
separation of powers.
checks and balances.
popular sovereignty.
federalism.
The principle of federalism is described by which of the following?
State and local governments have absolute authority.
