c963 American Politics and the US Constitution - Set 4 - Part 2

Correct Answer: 22nd Amendment

The 26th Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18, expanding voting rights to younger citizens.

Correct Answer: House of Representatives

The Senate is responsible for confirming the President's Supreme Court appointments.

Correct Answer: Confederation

Federalism divides governing powers between a central government and regional governments.

Correct Answer: 5th Amendment

The 8th Amendment protects against excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Correct Answer: Approval by the President

An amendment requires approval from three-fourths of state legislatures to be ratified.

Correct Answer: Executive

The Constitution grants Congress, the Legislative Branch, the power to declare war.

Correct Answer: Interpret laws

The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing and implementing laws.

Correct Answer: Separate but equal was constitutional

Brown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Correct Answer: 13th Amendment

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

Correct Answer: Speaker of the House

The President can veto bills, preventing them from becoming law without congressional override.

Correct Answer: Trade within a state

The Commerce Clause gives Congress authority over trade between states and with other nations.

Correct Answer: Gideon v. Wainwright

Baker v. Carr established the principle of "one person, one vote," affecting electoral districting.

Correct Answer: Executive

Judicial review is the authority of the Judicial Branch to review the constitutionality of laws.

Correct Answer: George Washington

James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting and promoting it.

Correct Answer: 15th Amendment

The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, prohibiting voting discrimination based on sex.

Correct Answer: 2 years

Members of the House serve two-year terms, making them frequently accountable to voters.

Correct Answer: Gideon v. Wainwright

Miranda v. Arizona established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights.

Correct Answer: Religious expression

The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from creating or endorsing an official religion.

Correct Answer: House of Representatives

Treaties require a two-thirds approval from the Senate for ratification.

Correct Answer: Dual federalism

Dual federalism divides authority between national and state governments, allowing both to operate independently.