US Politics Federalism Test 6

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Politics & Civics — Test 6 (Federalism) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 6 (Federalism)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 6 (Federalism) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 6 (Federalism) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Which of the following best defines separation of powers?

A) dividing government into branches

B) no branches

C) one branch rules

D) state split

Question 2

Which of the following best defines judicial review?

A) passing laws

B) courts voiding unconstitutional laws

C) vetoing bills

D) electing judges

Question 3

Which of the following best defines dual federalism?

A) Merged powers

B) Only federal power

C) Separate state-federal spheres

D) Only state power

Question 4

What are enumerated powers?

A) voter powers

B) court powers

C) state powers

D) listed Congress powers

Question 5

Which term means "branches limit each other"?

A) checks and balances

B) the supreme law of the USA

C) the Bill of Rights

D) federalism

Question 6

What best defines the Federalist Papers?

A) Anti-tax pamphlets

B) Pro-ratification essays

C) War orders

D) Love letters

Question 7

Provide the definition of separation of powers:

A) no branches

B) one branch rules

C) dividing government into branches

D) state split

Question 8

Which term means "People hold power"?

A) the supreme law of the USA

B) the Bill of Rights

C) federalism

D) popular sovereignty

Question 9

Provide the definition of popular sovereignty:

A) People hold power

B) Kings hold power

C) Judges hold power

D) Generals hold power

Question 10

When was the Constitution written?

A) 1776

B) 1787

C) 1791

D) 1800

Question 11

Which of these does the 2nd Amendment protect?

A) trial

B) speech

C) bear arms

D) vote

Question 12

The 19th Amendment accomplished which of these?

A) poll tax

B) voting age

C) ended slavery

D) women's vote

Question 13

Which of the following best defines the Preamble's first phrase?

A) We the People

B) Congress states

C) I hereby

D) Be it known

Question 14

Provide the definition of the Articles' weakness:

A) Too much power

B) No tax or trade power

C) No states

D) King remained

Question 15

Which case established judicial review?

A) Roe v. Wade

B) Brown v. Board

C) Marbury v. Madison

D) Miranda

Question 16

Provide the definition of the Preamble's first phrase:

A) Congress states

B) I hereby

C) Be it known

D) We the People

Question 17

Which term means "Federal law wins"?

A) the supremacy clause

B) the supreme law of the USA

C) the Bill of Rights

D) federalism

Question 18

Give the number of amendments:

A) 13

B) 27

C) 50

D) 10

Question 19

Provide the definition of an amendment process:

A) court orders

B) president signs

C) proposal plus ratification

D) popular vote only

Question 20

Which of the following best defines the rule of law?

A) Rulers are exempt

B) Laws change daily

C) Only citizens obey

D) Everyone follows laws

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