Question 1

The term "establishment clause" refers which portion of the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's right to vote
B)  The right to bear arms
C)  No person shall be forced to testify against herself or himself
D)  Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion

Question 2

What is the Elastic Clause of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It says that Congress may pass any laws that are "necessary and proper" in fulfilling its stated duties.
B)  It explains that the division of powers between the executive and legislative branches can be changed as the country changes.
C)  It states that neither the federal government nor the states have ultimate authority.
D)  It delineates the powers of cities.
E)  It describes what cases the courts can and cannot hear.

Question 3

Why was Peter Zenger's 1735 trial so significant?

Accepted Answer

A)  His case set the precedent for freedom of the press in the United States.
B)  Peter Zenger was executed, marking the first instance of capital punishment in the Colonies.
C)  Peter Zenger was tried by entirely British officials.
D)  Peter Zenger was tried by entirely Colonial officials, marking the trial run in the Colonies by and all-Colonial jury.

Question 4

The following concepts are mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution:
I. Establish Justice
II. Secure the blessing of education
III. Provide for the common defense
IV. Promote the general welfare

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the Constitution, who is responsible every year for writing the budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Federal Reserve Board
B)  The Department of the Treasury
C)  The President of the United States
D)  Congress
E)  The Supreme Court

Question 6

Why was the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)  important?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was the first case to establish the principle of judicial review.
B)  It was the last time Maryland was represented in the Supreme Court.
C)  It clearly declared the supremacy of the federal government over the states.
D)  It declared "separate but equal" unconstitutional.
E)  It granted the right to anyone to marry whomever they wish.

Question 7

What formal role does the President of the United States have in amending the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president must propose any amendment to the Constitution.
B)  After Congress passes an amendment by a 2/3 majority, the president must ratify it.
C)  The president can call a national convention to propose an amendment
D)  The president must write the text of any amendment before Congress can ratify it.
E)  None

Question 8

In Lawrence v. Texas (2003)  the Supreme Court found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Everything is bigger in Texas.
B)  The Texas anti-sodomy law was unconstitutional.
C)  Texas could not vote to become a sovereign nation.
D)  The University of Texas had to admit students from other countries.
E)  Texas was not allowed to coin its own currency.

Question 9

What did the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. U.S. decide?

Accepted Answer

A)  The internment of Japanese Americans was illegal and unconstitutional.
B)  The internment of Japanese Americans was constitutional and completely justified.
C)  All imports from Japan were banned.
D)  Immigrants from Asia should be denied entry to the United States.

Question 10

Of the following Supreme Court decisions, which dealt with the concept of exclusionary rule and evidence being obtained through illegal means?

Accepted Answer

A)  Korematsu v. United States
B)  Plessy v. Ferguson
C)  Mapp v. Ohio
D)  Munn v. Illinois

Question 11

In 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in the Dred Scott case. Which idea was part of its decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  States have no jurisdiction over Native American tribes, which are considered to be separate nations.
B)  Separate but equal facilities are constitutional.
C)  Separate but equal facilities are unconstitutional.
D)  African American men had no rights that white men were beholden to respect.

Question 12

If California and Oregon have a conflict over water usage, how does the matter get settled?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two states go to war and the winner decides how the water gets used.
B)  A neutral state, such as Oklahoma, makes a binding decision that California and Oregon have to accept.
C)  Past water usage records are examined and each state is granted their average usage over the last decade.
D)  The federal government decides.
E)  Switzerland, due to its reputation for neutrality, issues a binding resolution.

Question 13

What is the idea that the Constitution was created by the states and so the states could, therefore, dissolve the Constitution at their will?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spoils system
B)  Ordinance of Nullification
C)  Compact Theory
D)  Tariff of Abominations

Question 14

When the law-writing, law-enforcing, and law-judging functions of government are practiced by different parts of the government, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Separation of powers
B)  Checks and balances
C)  Federalism
D)  Republicanism
E)  Democracy

Question 15

Which Supreme Court case overturned a state law that forbade inter-racial marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dred Scott v. Sanford
B)  Plessy v. Ferguson
C)  Brown v. Topeka Board of Education
D)  Loving v. Virginia
E)  Sweatt v. Painter

Question 16

Which of the following was written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison in order to convince the states to ratify the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common Sense
B)  The Great Awakening
C)  The Jungle
D)  The Federalist Papers

Question 17

When Progressives demanded major changes in workers' rights, who did it affect most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Congress
B)  Republicans first
C)  Democrats first
D)  Neither party

Question 18

Article I of the Constitution spells out the requirements and responsibilities of which branch of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presidency
B)  Congress
C)  The judiciary branch
D)  The bureaucracy
E)  The military

Question 19

Which of the following terms describes the power of government to seize private property for the public good?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writ of certiorari
B)  Amicus curiae
C)  Eminent domain
D)  Ex post facto

Question 20

Which of the following was not a reason commonly given by Federalists for why the Articles of Confederation needed to be strengthened or replaced?

Accepted Answer

A)  The central government could not force the states to send it tax revenue.
B)  Small states had the ability to "veto" proposed laws, even if the majority of the states wanted them.
C)  The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the Continental Congress.
D)  The states were not able to coordinate well in making decisions that affected each other.
E)  If one state was attacked by another country (such as England) , none of the other states were obligated to help that state defend itself.

Exam 10: Constitutional Rights

Article I of the Constitution spells out the requirements and responsibilities of which branch of government?

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If California and Oregon have a conflict over water usage, how does the matter get settled?

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Which of the following was not a reason commonly given by Federalists for why the Articles of Confederation needed to be strengthened or replaced?

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Which of the following terms describes the power of government to seize private property for the public good?

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Why was the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) important?

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Why was Peter Zenger's 1735 trial so significant?

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When Progressives demanded major changes in workers' rights, who did it affect most?

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According to the Constitution, who is responsible every year for writing the budget?

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The term "establishment clause" refers which portion of the United States Constitution?

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When the law-writing, law-enforcing, and law-judging functions of government are practiced by different parts of the government, it is called:

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In Lawrence v. Texas (2003) the Supreme Court found that:

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What did the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. U.S. decide?

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Which of the following was written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison in order to convince the states to ratify the Constitution?

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The following concepts are mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution: I. Establish Justice II. Secure the blessing of education III. Provide for the common defense IV. Promote the general welfare

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What formal role does the President of the United States have in amending the Constitution?

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Which Supreme Court case overturned a state law that forbade inter-racial marriage?

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In 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in the Dred Scott case. Which idea was part of its decision?

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What is the idea that the Constitution was created by the states and so the states could, therefore, dissolve the Constitution at their will?

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What is the Elastic Clause of the Constitution?

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Of the following Supreme Court decisions, which dealt with the concept of exclusionary rule and evidence being obtained through illegal means?

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