Keystone Test Civics: U.S. Government Principles 4

Question 1

What power does judicial review give the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

The authority to declare laws unconstitutional

Answer

Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution, established by Marbury v. Madison (1803).

Question 2

Which clause of the Constitution makes federal law supreme over conflicting state laws?

Accepted Answer

The Supremacy Clause

Answer

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the 'supreme law of the land.'

Question 3

How is the President of the United States formally elected?

Accepted Answer

Through the Electoral College

Answer

The President is elected through the Electoral College, where each state has electors equal to its total congressional representation.

Question 4

What right does the First Amendment NOT explicitly protect?

Accepted Answer

Freedom to bear arms

Answer

The right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment, not the First Amendment.

Question 5

Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by both federal and state governments?

Accepted Answer

Collecting taxes

Answer

Both the federal government and state governments have the power to levy and collect taxes.

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