Exam 3: The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power

If a state law allows the use of medical marijuana but federal law prohibits it,the state law violates which clause of the Constitution?

In which of the following systems is government by representatives of the people instead of directly by the people themselves?

In the United States,the national government derives its power from which of the following?

The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for amendments to be approved.

Which of the following remains a compelling source for determining the intent of the Framers?

What did James Madison believe was the greatest source of conflict in society?

The Constitution was ratified in 1776.

Judicial review gives __________.

The __________ Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.

Who authored the following: "We hold these truths to be self evident,that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights …"?

State ratifying conventions have been used only once,for the Twenty-First Amendment's repeal of Prohibition.

The Constitution did not permit taxes on exports,mainly to protect __________.

Prior to the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment,how were senators selected?

In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Why did the Founders call for special ratifying conventions in the states rather than ask state legislatures to ratify the Constitution?

How is a constitutional amendment ratified?

Who of the following was most likely to support proposed provisions that strengthened national power?

_________ is the primary form of checks and balances used by the Supreme Court.

Identify two amendments to the United States Constitution that are not part of the Bill of Rights and explain the impact of each on government and society.

Which plan called for a one-house legislature and multiperson executive?