c963 American Politics and the US Constitution - Set 1 - Part 3

Correct Answer: Supremacy Clause

The Commerce Clause grants Congress the authority to regulate commerce between states, foreign nations, and Native American tribes.

Correct Answer: Voting rights for women

The Fifteenth Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Correct Answer: The President

The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review, which allows it to declare laws unconstitutional.

Correct Answer: The 1st Amendment

The 2nd Amendment protects the individuals right to keep and bear arms.

Correct Answer: A rule giving states authority over the federal government

The Supremacy Clause, found in Article VI of the Constitution, establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws.

Correct Answer: The 15th Amendment

The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of Senators by the people rather than state legislatures.

Correct Answer: To enforce federal laws

The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and ensures laws align with constitutional principles.

Correct Answer: To limit Congress's powers

The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, allows Congress to pass laws needed to execute its enumerated powers.

Correct Answer: George Washington

James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Correct Answer: Prohibition

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States, a significant milestone in the womens suffrage movement.