Government and Civil Service US Constitution and Bill of Rights 2

Question 1

What is the Supremacy Clause?

Accepted Answer

Federal law taking precedence over conflicting state law

Answer

Presidential power to override Congress

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Supreme Court authority over lower courts

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Senate power to confirm all federal judges

Question 2

What does the 5th Amendment due process clause protect against?

Accepted Answer

Deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

Answer

Unreasonable searches and seizures

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Excessive bail and fines

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Cruel and unusual punishment

Question 3

Which constitutional principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

Answer

Federalism

Answer

Judicial review

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Separation of church and state

Question 4

The 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause applies to which level of government?

Accepted Answer

State governments only

Answer

Federal government only

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Local governments only

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Both federal and state governments

Question 5

What is judicial review as established in Marbury v. Madison?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional

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Congress reviewing judicial appointments

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Courts reviewing executive orders

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Presidents reviewing court decisions

Question 6

The 4th Amendment protects against which government action?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Answer

Self-incrimination

Answer

Cruel and unusual punishment

Answer

Deprivation of liberty without due process