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Test Description: Chapter 8
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is federalism?
A
a system in which state and national governments share power
B
a set of powers that belong only to the federal government
C
a series of articles written in response to the Federalist Papers
D
a major political party in the early years of the United States
2) What enumerated powers?
A
powers not directly mentioned in the Constitution
B
powers belonging to Congress listed in the Constitution
C
powers belonging only to the states
D
powers shared between the states and federal government
3) What is the name used for the first 10 constitutional amendments?
A
the Declaration of Independence
B
The Bill of Rights
C
the Articles of Confederation
D
the Preamble
4) Which are the two houses of Congress?
A
the Legislative Council and the City Council
B
the House of Representatives and the Senate
C
the House of Commons and the House of Lords
D
the Senate and the National Assembly
5) The way that two branches keep the third from gaining too much power is known as
A
checks and balances
B
federalism
C
naturalization
D
due process
6) What is due process?
A
procedures the government must follow when taking any action against a person
B
steps the members of the legislative branch must follow when creating laws
C
steps the members of the legislative branch must follow when creating laws
D
requirements a foreign-born person must fulfill to become a citizen of the United States
7) What is reserved power?
A
Power belonging only to the states
B
Power shared by states and federal government
C
Power reserved for the president
D
Power belonging to the military
8) Powered shared by states and federal government is known as
A
implied power
B
enumerated power
C
reserved power
D
concurrent power
9) Power not enumerated in the Constitution but suggested in its language
A
reserved power
B
separation of powers
C
implied powers
D
enumerated power
10) How many constitutional amendments have been ratified?
A
21
B
25
C
24
D
27
11) the process of becoming a citizen of another country is known as
A
due process
B
equal protection
C
judicial review
D
naturalization
12) What are the three branches of government?
A
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
B
Bill or Rights, Constitution, Government
C
Executive, Administrative, Legislative
D
Legislative, Judicial, Supreme Court
13) All of the following are basic principles of government set forth by the Constitution, EXCEPT
A
federalism
B
separation of powers
C
right to bare arms
D
popular sovereignty
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