IMSA Amstud Constitution Test Questions And
Accurate Answers
Confrontation Clause - ANSWER in a criminal proceeding the defendant has the
opportunity to face the witness and cross-examines them, to object to the testimony. It
is designed to prevent a defendant from being convicted based on written evidence
without having the opportunity to face their accuser and test their honesty and
truthfulness before a jury.
Advice and consent Reserves to the Senate power and oversight over certain activities
of the executive branch. The senate can tell the president no and the president has to
listen.
Speech and debate - ANSWER Protects members of Congress from having to worry that
anything they say in the course of legislative activities will implicate them in a lawsuit.
Congressmembers cant get sued for things (within reason) that they say in session (ex.
Pepsi cant sue Senator Jim for saying that hes not going to vote for a bill because Pepsi
is gross while on the Senate floor)
Commander in Chief clause - ANSWER The president can tell the Army and Navy when
they're in active service what to do and they have to do it.
Copyright Clause - ANSWER Authors or inventors can claim right to their work and have
it so that no one else takes credit. Usually last for 70 years after creator dies but not
always.
General Welfare Clause - ANSWER Congress can lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts,
excises, etc, provide for the common welfare and defense of the United States and pay
the debts.
Fifth amendment Due Process clause - ANSWER Mandates the COURT to give regard to
all the rights and protection provided under the U.S. Constitution and under the relevant
, statutes and to conduct just and fair judicial hearing.
Fourteenth amendment Due Process clause - ANSWER The STATE cant make or enforce
any law interfering with the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States or
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law or deny to any
person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Interstate Commerce Clause - ANSWER Gives Congress the power to regulate
commerce
with foreign countries, between states, and with Natives on reservations
Spending Clause - ANSWER Congress has the power to tax citizens to pay debts and
provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. Can be used
to withhold funding from states.
Equal Protection Clause - ANSWER The government has to treat all people equally.
Clause only talks about certain groups though.
War Clause - ANSWER Gives Congress the power to declare war, allow Marque and
Reprisal (the head of a government authorizes a private ship to capture enemy vessels),
make rules concerning land and water
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) - ANSWER The federal government can
make any law it deems proper under one single condition: the law must be completely
necessary to "execute" all of the aforementioned delegated powers.
Naturalization Clause - ANSWER Congress has complete authority over how such a
citizenship may be obtained.
Takings Clause - ANSWER Private property cant be taken and/or used without just
compensation (paid at or above market value)
Accurate Answers
Confrontation Clause - ANSWER in a criminal proceeding the defendant has the
opportunity to face the witness and cross-examines them, to object to the testimony. It
is designed to prevent a defendant from being convicted based on written evidence
without having the opportunity to face their accuser and test their honesty and
truthfulness before a jury.
Advice and consent Reserves to the Senate power and oversight over certain activities
of the executive branch. The senate can tell the president no and the president has to
listen.
Speech and debate - ANSWER Protects members of Congress from having to worry that
anything they say in the course of legislative activities will implicate them in a lawsuit.
Congressmembers cant get sued for things (within reason) that they say in session (ex.
Pepsi cant sue Senator Jim for saying that hes not going to vote for a bill because Pepsi
is gross while on the Senate floor)
Commander in Chief clause - ANSWER The president can tell the Army and Navy when
they're in active service what to do and they have to do it.
Copyright Clause - ANSWER Authors or inventors can claim right to their work and have
it so that no one else takes credit. Usually last for 70 years after creator dies but not
always.
General Welfare Clause - ANSWER Congress can lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts,
excises, etc, provide for the common welfare and defense of the United States and pay
the debts.
Fifth amendment Due Process clause - ANSWER Mandates the COURT to give regard to
all the rights and protection provided under the U.S. Constitution and under the relevant
, statutes and to conduct just and fair judicial hearing.
Fourteenth amendment Due Process clause - ANSWER The STATE cant make or enforce
any law interfering with the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States or
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law or deny to any
person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Interstate Commerce Clause - ANSWER Gives Congress the power to regulate
commerce
with foreign countries, between states, and with Natives on reservations
Spending Clause - ANSWER Congress has the power to tax citizens to pay debts and
provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. Can be used
to withhold funding from states.
Equal Protection Clause - ANSWER The government has to treat all people equally.
Clause only talks about certain groups though.
War Clause - ANSWER Gives Congress the power to declare war, allow Marque and
Reprisal (the head of a government authorizes a private ship to capture enemy vessels),
make rules concerning land and water
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) - ANSWER The federal government can
make any law it deems proper under one single condition: the law must be completely
necessary to "execute" all of the aforementioned delegated powers.
Naturalization Clause - ANSWER Congress has complete authority over how such a
citizenship may be obtained.
Takings Clause - ANSWER Private property cant be taken and/or used without just
compensation (paid at or above market value)
