AP Government Constitution foundations review
Review key concepts and terms of the US Constitution for AP Government, focusing on essential foundations and principles.
Quiz(15 vragen)
1. What principle prevents one branch of government from overpowering another?
Termen in deze set(20)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution, which establishes the framework of government and rights.
True or false: The Constitution can be amended.
True, because the amendment process allows for changes.
Difference between federalism and unitary government.
Federalism divides power between national and state governments; unitary centralizes it.
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments are known as the _____.
Bill of Rights.
What are checks and balances?
A system ensuring that no branch of government becomes too powerful.
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war according to Article I.
What is judicial review?
The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws.
True or false: The Constitution was ratified in 1789.
False, because it was ratified in 1788 and went into effect in 1789.
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison, for his pivotal role in its drafting and ratification.
Difference between a statute and a constitutional amendment.
Statutes are laws passed by legislative bodies; amendments modify the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The concept that government derives power from the consent of the _____.
governed.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To outline the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
Which article addresses the legislative branch?
Article I establishes the legislative branch, known as Congress.
True or false: States can make treaties with foreign nations.
False, because only the federal government can make treaties.
What does the Supremacy Clause state?
The Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws.
What are enumerated powers?
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
Difference between direct and representative democracy.
Direct democracy allows citizens to vote on laws; representative elects officials to make decisions.
What is the process of impeachment?
A formal charge against a federal official, requiring a trial and vote by Congress.
Vragen in deze set(15)
1. What principle prevents one branch of government from overpowering another?
2. Which article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch?
3. Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the First Amendment?
4. What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
5. Which amendment grants women the right to vote?
6. True or false: The Constitution requires a two-thirds vote for an amendment.
7. Which power is exclusive to the federal government?
8. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
9. What does the Supremacy Clause ensure?
10. Which of the following powers is shared by both state and federal governments?
11. True or false: The Constitution allows for a national bank.
12. Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
13. What is the 'Necessary and Proper Clause'?
14. Which principle can be found in the Tenth Amendment?
15. What role does the President play in the law-making process?
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