Virtual SC Government All Topic Tests
with Correct Solutions
What was an early act of the Second Continental Congress? - ANSWER It organized an
army to be led by George Washington
Which leader is known as "The Father of the Constitution"? - ANSWER James Madison
Why did Congress need money after the Revolutionary War? - ANSWER To pay its war
debts
In what way can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch? -
ANSWER By vetoing legislation
How is the Constitution organized? - ANSWER a Preamble, 7 articles, and
27 amendments
A constitutional amendment may be proposed by - ANSWER a two-thirds vote
of Congress.
Through their actions, Presidents have expanded which type of power that is
basically outlined in the Constitution? - ANSWER executive
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? - ANSWER Preamble
Which amendment abolished (ended) slavery as a result of the Civil War? - ANSWER
13th Amendment
,What principle holds that no government is all-powerful and that a government may do
only those things that the people have given it the power to do? - ANSWER limited
government
Which unwritten custom did the 22nd Amendment establish as law? - ANSWER limiting
a President to two terms
Which is a method by which an amendment to the Constitution can be ratified? -
ANSWER by three-fourths of the state legislatures
Why did the Framers leave some sections of the Constitution without detail, like an
outline? - ANSWER They wanted to keep the Constitution flexible, allowing for changing
times.
How can the courts influence the meaning of the Constitution? - ANSWER through
judicial review
Each branch of the federal government can limit the power of the other two branches.
What is this system called? - ANSWER checks and balances
The Bill of Rights is a list of - ANSWER basic freedoms and rights.
The nomination of candidates for the presidency - ANSWER takes place at
national conventions.
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote? - ANSWER 15th
Amendment
A state recognizes divorces - ANSWER only if granted by the State where the person
is a legal resident.
, A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a
central government and several regional governments is called - ANSWER federalism
According to the Constitution, the National Government is obligated to -
ANSWER respect the territorial integrity of the States.
An example of a concurrent power shared by the National Government and the
States is - ANSWER federal income and local sales taxes.
Before it can become a State, a territory applying for Statehood must - ANSWER draft a
proposed State constitution.
What part of the Constitution prevents certain conflicts between the
national government and the states? - ANSWER Supremacy Clause
The National Government's power to coin money is - ANSWER an expressed power.
The expressed powers are exercised by which branches of the federal government? -
ANSWER executive, legislative, and judicial
Extradition is designed to - ANSWER prevent a person from escaping justice by
fleeing to another State.
A state cannot make a treaty with another nation, but it can make which of the
following? - ANSWER an interstate compact
Which is the national government obligated to do, according to the Constitution?
- ANSWER guarantee each state equal representation in the Senate
with Correct Solutions
What was an early act of the Second Continental Congress? - ANSWER It organized an
army to be led by George Washington
Which leader is known as "The Father of the Constitution"? - ANSWER James Madison
Why did Congress need money after the Revolutionary War? - ANSWER To pay its war
debts
In what way can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch? -
ANSWER By vetoing legislation
How is the Constitution organized? - ANSWER a Preamble, 7 articles, and
27 amendments
A constitutional amendment may be proposed by - ANSWER a two-thirds vote
of Congress.
Through their actions, Presidents have expanded which type of power that is
basically outlined in the Constitution? - ANSWER executive
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? - ANSWER Preamble
Which amendment abolished (ended) slavery as a result of the Civil War? - ANSWER
13th Amendment
,What principle holds that no government is all-powerful and that a government may do
only those things that the people have given it the power to do? - ANSWER limited
government
Which unwritten custom did the 22nd Amendment establish as law? - ANSWER limiting
a President to two terms
Which is a method by which an amendment to the Constitution can be ratified? -
ANSWER by three-fourths of the state legislatures
Why did the Framers leave some sections of the Constitution without detail, like an
outline? - ANSWER They wanted to keep the Constitution flexible, allowing for changing
times.
How can the courts influence the meaning of the Constitution? - ANSWER through
judicial review
Each branch of the federal government can limit the power of the other two branches.
What is this system called? - ANSWER checks and balances
The Bill of Rights is a list of - ANSWER basic freedoms and rights.
The nomination of candidates for the presidency - ANSWER takes place at
national conventions.
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote? - ANSWER 15th
Amendment
A state recognizes divorces - ANSWER only if granted by the State where the person
is a legal resident.
, A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a
central government and several regional governments is called - ANSWER federalism
According to the Constitution, the National Government is obligated to -
ANSWER respect the territorial integrity of the States.
An example of a concurrent power shared by the National Government and the
States is - ANSWER federal income and local sales taxes.
Before it can become a State, a territory applying for Statehood must - ANSWER draft a
proposed State constitution.
What part of the Constitution prevents certain conflicts between the
national government and the states? - ANSWER Supremacy Clause
The National Government's power to coin money is - ANSWER an expressed power.
The expressed powers are exercised by which branches of the federal government? -
ANSWER executive, legislative, and judicial
Extradition is designed to - ANSWER prevent a person from escaping justice by
fleeing to another State.
A state cannot make a treaty with another nation, but it can make which of the
following? - ANSWER an interstate compact
Which is the national government obligated to do, according to the Constitution?
- ANSWER guarantee each state equal representation in the Senate
