02.11 CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
How does the decision-making process differ between federal judges and the
president? - Answer The president focuses mainly on current or near-future needs,
while federal judges make decisions considering possible long-term effects.
Which term describes powers granted to the state governments? - Answer Reserved
How is the Great Compromise reflected in the Constitution regarding federalism? -
Answer It established a bicameral legislation, including the House of Representatives
and the Senate. (This answer is wrong, and I don't know the right one, Sorry)
What was the outcome of the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sanford? -
Answer Persons of Black African descent were not granted citizenship under the
Constitution.
What historical event answered the federalism question of whether a state can withdraw
from the Union? - Answer The Civil War
Which of the following explains the purpose of judicial independence? - Answer Federal
judges are expected to be impartial when making decisions.
A population increase has caused an excess of students in multiple school districts. The
districts are requesting funds to build new schools due to the growth in population.
Which statement is true regarding this scenario? - Answer The states have reserved
power to set up new schools.
What is the length of a term for a U.S. representative? - Answer Two years
How are disputes between the states and the federal government resolved? - Answer
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to hear the dispute.
What is the purpose of the Federal Communications Commission? - Answer Regulates
the use of phones, radios, cable, and television
Which of the following describes the Supreme Court during the era of Chief Justice Earl
Warren? - Answer Characterized by judicial activism
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
How does the decision-making process differ between federal judges and the
president? - Answer The president focuses mainly on current or near-future needs,
while federal judges make decisions considering possible long-term effects.
Which term describes powers granted to the state governments? - Answer Reserved
How is the Great Compromise reflected in the Constitution regarding federalism? -
Answer It established a bicameral legislation, including the House of Representatives
and the Senate. (This answer is wrong, and I don't know the right one, Sorry)
What was the outcome of the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sanford? -
Answer Persons of Black African descent were not granted citizenship under the
Constitution.
What historical event answered the federalism question of whether a state can withdraw
from the Union? - Answer The Civil War
Which of the following explains the purpose of judicial independence? - Answer Federal
judges are expected to be impartial when making decisions.
A population increase has caused an excess of students in multiple school districts. The
districts are requesting funds to build new schools due to the growth in population.
Which statement is true regarding this scenario? - Answer The states have reserved
power to set up new schools.
What is the length of a term for a U.S. representative? - Answer Two years
How are disputes between the states and the federal government resolved? - Answer
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to hear the dispute.
What is the purpose of the Federal Communications Commission? - Answer Regulates
the use of phones, radios, cable, and television
Which of the following describes the Supreme Court during the era of Chief Justice Earl
Warren? - Answer Characterized by judicial activism
