FCLE Constitution Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which part of the Constitution is known as the 'elastic clause' or 'necessary and proper clause'?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 8

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Article II, Section 2

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Article III, Section 1

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The 10th Amendment

Question 2

What does the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause require?

Accepted Answer

States to treat all persons equally under the law

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Equal pay for all government workers

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Congress to pass equal rights legislation

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The president to enforce civil rights laws

Question 3

What is the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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The preamble to the U.S. Constitution

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A document signed by the Founding Fathers in 1776

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The list of rights in the Declaration of Independence

Question 4

What power does the president have regarding legislation passed by Congress?

Accepted Answer

The president can veto legislation, which Congress can override with a two-thirds majority

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The president must sign all bills into law within 30 days

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The president can rewrite bills before signing them

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The president can send bills directly to the Supreme Court for review

Question 5

The 5th Amendment protects citizens from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Being forced to testify against themselves in criminal cases

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Unreasonable searches of their homes

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Excessive bail in criminal proceedings

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Being denied a speedy trial

Question 6

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the executive branch and the presidency?

Accepted Answer

Article II

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Article I

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Article III

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Article IV