American Government

“Starters” Quiz #4 (46–60)

Directions: Read each Question/Description and decide which Term/Concept/People is a correct
match. Then, write the letter in the “Answer” column on the left.

Answer Questions/Descriptions Terms/Concepts/People

H 1. The National government has a Constitutional duty to protect States A. The Bill of Rights
from an __________.
N 2. This section of the U.S. Constitution states why the Constitution was B. The Amendment Process
written.
I 3. The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution lists the six goals for the U.S. C. Federalism
government? Identify two (2) of those goals.
O 4. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights? D. Two-thirds vote of each
house in the U.S. Congress
A 5. What are the 1st Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution called? E. Elastic Clause

6. The 1st Amendment contains: freedom of speech; freedom of F. It describes the Executive
L religion; freedom of the press; the right to ________; and, the right to Branch of our American
_______ the U.S. government. government.
B 7. How did the Founding Fathers provide for changing laws, in the G. Supremacy Clause
Constitution?
K 8. An amendment to the U. S. Constitution can be ratified by two-thirds H. Invasion from a foreign
vote of each house or by a _________. country
D 9. The only method of amending the U.S. Constitution that has been I. Provide for the common
used to date is by _________. defense; establish justice
M 10. Which parts of the U.S. Constitution did the Framers provide for a J. Judicial
changing nation?
F 11. Why is Article II, of the U.S. Constitution important? K. National Convention

E 12. What “clause” gives the U.S. Congress the authority to make all L. Assemble; Petition
laws “necessary and proper?”
J 13. Which branch of the U.S. government is the final authority M. Amendments
pertaining to questions about Constitutional law?
G 14. What makes the acts and treaties of the United States superior in N. Preamble
power to those of the States?
C 15. What contributes to economic & political differences among States O. Protection of the rights of an
because it permits each State freedom? individual’s personal liberty