Matching
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IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. You will not use all the terms. a. | commerce power | b. | copyright | c. | indirect tax | d. | legal
tender | e. | patent |
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a charge levied by the government, first paid by one person, then passed on to
another
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the exclusive legal right to copy, sell, or publish a piece of creative
work
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a grant for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell new or improved
inventions
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IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. You will not use all the terms. a. | successor | b. | commerce
power | c. | deficit financing | d. | liberal constructionist | e. | Necessary and Proper
Clause | f. | strict constructionist |
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The implied powers are based on the ____, giving Congress the ability to carry
out its expressed powers.
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A(n) ____ would argue for a narrow interpretation of the powers of
Congress.
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The ____ authorizes Congress to regulate all commercial interactions between
the States.
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Under the 25th Amendment, the President nominates a(n) ____ to the vice
presidency.
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The Federal Government has often relied on ____ to pay for wars or social
programs.
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Other
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IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term below in a sentence that
shows the meaning of the term.
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legal tender
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censure
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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MAIN IDEAS
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Supreme Court rulings have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed
power?
a. | the postal power | b. | the power to tax | c. | the commerce
power | d. | eminent domain |
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The powers of Congress are affected by all of the following EXCEPT what
the
a. | Constitution expressly says Congress may do. | b. | Constitution says
only the States may do. | c. | States’ constitutions say Congress may
do. | d. | Constitution is silent about. |
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In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court
a. | ruled the doctrine of implied powers to be unconstitutional. | b. | upheld the doctrine
of implied powers. | c. | upheld the right of the State of Maryland to
tax a federal agency. | d. | ruled the creation of a bank by Congress to be
unconstitutional. |
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The level of the nation's debt
a. | is limited by the Constitution. | b. | is always limited by
Congress. | c. | is not limited by any government agency. | d. | may not exceed $10
billion. |
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Since 1789, the expansion of power of the National Government has been caused by
all of the following EXCEPT
a. | strict construction of the Constitution. | b. | liberal construction
of the Constitution. | c. | technological advances. | d. | economic
crises. |
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For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate
bankruptcy?
a. | to finance projects that current revenues cannot cover | b. | to establish uniform
procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors | c. | to coin money and regulate its
value | d. | to act on matters affecting the nation's
security |
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The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the
a. | currency power by including paper money as legal tender. | b. | power to tax by
allowing a tax on incomes. | c. | commerce power to include all commercial
interactions. | d. | power over territories to include the taking of private
property. |
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According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the
President?
a. | The House of Representatives | b. | the Vice President | c. | the Supreme
Court | d. | State courts |
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Which of the following nonlegislative powers may be exercised solely by the
Senate?
a. | the power to propose constitutional amendments | b. | the power to elect a
President if the electoral college fails to do so | c. | the power to approve or reject major
presidential appointments | d. | the power to investigate the activities of
public officials |
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Which of the following is an example of the investigatory powers of
Congress?
a. | accepting a treaty made by the President | b. | the power to
regulate commerce with foreign nations | c. | the power to lay and collect
taxes | d. | gathering information useful in making legislative
decisions |
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All the following expressed powers belong to Congress EXCEPT
a. | the power to declare war. | b. | the power to tax exports. | c. | the power to
naturalize citizens. | d. | the power to raise an
army. |
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Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to
a. | act as the commander in chief. | b. | meet with foreign leaders. | c. | declare
war. | d. | none of the above. |
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INTERPRETING GRAPHS AND POLITICAL CARTOONS
Use the graph and
cartoon to answer the following questions.
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Which of the following expenditures was greater than the expenditure on
health?
a. | net interest on the public debt | b. | income security | c. | administration of
justice | d. | international affairs |
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Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the cartoon?
a. | It is selfish to expect anything from the government. | b. | The government
takes, but does not give. | c. | The government wants to meet your
needs. | d. | Paying taxes is an enjoyable experience and brings out the best in
people. |
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Essay
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CRITICAL THINKING
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Testing Conclusions Merely requiring that the implied powers be based on
the expressed powers does not effectively limit their use. Explain why you agree or disagree with
this statement.
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Recognizing Cause and Effect What impact did the Gibbons v.
Ogden decision have on domestic transportation systems?
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