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Which of these constitutional principles is demonstrated when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
a) Checks and Balances
b) Popular Sovereignty
c) Due Process
d) Federalism
The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands Based upon this quote, which of the following principles is expressed
a) Judicial review
b) Rule of law
c) Separation of powers
d) Limited government
The process of amending the constitution is an example of federalism because it requires
a) unanimous approval of both state and local legislatures
b) approval of 2/3 of the Supreme Court
c) approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states
d) unanimous approval of both the president and Congress
Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase “rule of law”?
a) laws only apply to citizens
b) no matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws
c) powers are shared and divided between the national, and state governments
d) powers are divided into three different branches of government
The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands Based upon this quote, which of the following principles is expressed above?
a) separation of powers
b) limited government
c) judicial review
d) rule of law
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government?
a) The executive and legislative powers of government are combined into one branch
b) The executive branch of government can choose to dissolve the judicial branch
c) The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
d) State governments may choose to ignore national laws
Which of these principles of government was demonstrated when the US Supreme Court declared that schools cannot segregate (separate) schools based upon race?
a) rule of law
b) judicial review
c) popular sovereignty
d) limited government
Read the following quote: ...in all that people can individually do for themselves, government ought (should) not interfere. Which of the following constitutional principles best applies to this quote?
a) limited government
b) due process of law
c) checks and balances
d) separation of powers
Which of these constitutional principles is demonstrated when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
a) Due Process
b) Federalism
c) C. Checks and Balances
d) Popular Sovereignty
The elastic clause gives Congress the power to act in areas not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Congress is exercising its power under the elastic clause when it ________.
a) authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles
b) establishes a post office in a new community
c) changes the tax system
d) declares war on a foreign country
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