Unit 2 Government Study Guide 2023 with complete
solution
According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?
the order
the union
the defence
the people
the people
Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.
. . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established
for?
federal and state elected officials
executive and judicial officials
leaders and past generations
framers of the Constitution and future generations
framers of the Constitution and future generations
Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?
governing commerce
interpreting laws
regulating taxes
enforcing laws
enforcing laws
The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.
To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the
Constitution to the law belong?
federal
executive
judicial
legislative
judicial
,The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the
principle of
checks and balances.
federalism.
branching.
popular sovereignty.
federalism.
In the preamble, the phrase "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility" means
to improve the government system and structure.
to create a system of laws for internal peace.
to identify the seat of power in the government.
to install this government system for the nation.
to create a system of laws for internal peace.
How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?
by stopping arrest and detention
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury
by providing a defense for committing a crime
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state
governments.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign
countries.
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial.
This is an example of
habeas corpus.
a bill of attainder.
an ex post facto law.
cruel and unusual punishment.
a bill of attainder.
Congress has the expressed financial power to
establish a national banking system.
create and collect new taxes.
order the president to borrow money.
seize property for government projects.
create and collect new taxes.
, Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?
admitting new states
creating a national banking system
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
admitting new states
After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?
It is debated on the floor.
It is sent to the other house.
It is reviewed in committee.
It is approved by a vote.
It is reviewed in committee.
What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?
The law returns to being introduced in one of the houses.
The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered.
The president's decision is scheduled for review within a year.
The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.
Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
Which is an example of an expressed power Congress holds?
creating a national banking system
taking away the right of habeas corpus
declaring war and maintaining a military
building and maintaining roads
declaring war and maintaining a military
Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
The clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted.
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
The clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted.
Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the
president?
The president can veto the bill.
solution
According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?
the order
the union
the defence
the people
the people
Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.
. . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established
for?
federal and state elected officials
executive and judicial officials
leaders and past generations
framers of the Constitution and future generations
framers of the Constitution and future generations
Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?
governing commerce
interpreting laws
regulating taxes
enforcing laws
enforcing laws
The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.
To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the
Constitution to the law belong?
federal
executive
judicial
legislative
judicial
,The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the
principle of
checks and balances.
federalism.
branching.
popular sovereignty.
federalism.
In the preamble, the phrase "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility" means
to improve the government system and structure.
to create a system of laws for internal peace.
to identify the seat of power in the government.
to install this government system for the nation.
to create a system of laws for internal peace.
How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?
by stopping arrest and detention
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury
by providing a defense for committing a crime
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state
governments.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign
countries.
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial.
This is an example of
habeas corpus.
a bill of attainder.
an ex post facto law.
cruel and unusual punishment.
a bill of attainder.
Congress has the expressed financial power to
establish a national banking system.
create and collect new taxes.
order the president to borrow money.
seize property for government projects.
create and collect new taxes.
, Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?
admitting new states
creating a national banking system
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
admitting new states
After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?
It is debated on the floor.
It is sent to the other house.
It is reviewed in committee.
It is approved by a vote.
It is reviewed in committee.
What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?
The law returns to being introduced in one of the houses.
The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered.
The president's decision is scheduled for review within a year.
The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.
Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
Which is an example of an expressed power Congress holds?
creating a national banking system
taking away the right of habeas corpus
declaring war and maintaining a military
building and maintaining roads
declaring war and maintaining a military
Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
The clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted.
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
The clause deals with specified powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted.
Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the
president?
The president can veto the bill.
