BJU US Government Ch. 5 Quiz

What led the Founders to include checks and balances, separation of powers, and other restraints to the nation's framework?

Distrust of human nature

True or False: The Constitution is very specific in its words and phrases, making it difficult to change.

False

 

What gives Congress the power to make laws needed to carry out its responsibilities?

Necessary and proper clause

 

What is the purpose of limited government?

To protect individual freedom

Name all the branches of government.

Legislative, executive, and judicial

 

What is the year limit before a proposed amendment expires?

7

Name all of the phases for the amendment process.

Ratification and proposal

True or False: the president can veto laws passed by Congress.

True

 

What can Congress do to a high government official if he or she is accused of violating Constitutional law?

Impeach

What is one disadvantage to the checks and balances system?

Gridlock

What is Federalism?

The division of power between national and state levels of government.

 

Which of the following statements from the Constitution highlights the idea of popular sovereignty?

“We the people”

Amendment proposal

The formal introduction of an amendment

Ratification

To approve amendments

Separation of Powers

Prevents any individual/group from gaining too much control.

Judicial Review

Allows the judicial branch to examine laws or actions taken by the other two branches and strike them down.

Popular sovereignty

People are the ultimate source of their government’s authority.

Two ways the amendment proposal may be done.

Two thirds-vote in both Congress houses and national convention called by 2/3 of the states

Two ways ratification may be done.

Approval of three-fourths of the states’ legislatures and special state ratification conventions