Question

name
the constitution
lesson quiz 3 - 2
directions - matching: match each item with the correct statement below.
a. the power to distribute counterfeit money
b. the power to eliminate the militia
c. the power to levy taxes on citizens
d. the power to remove a judge from the bench
e. courts authority to hear certain kinds of cases

1. elastic clause
2. jurisdiction
3. judicial review
4. enumerated powers
5. ratified

directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. alexander hamilton published the federalist papers in an effort to

a. revise the constitution to reduce executive power.
b. create a powerful central government and executive branch.
c. communicate the importance of the constitution to the public.
d. prevent states from becoming more powerful than central government.

1. after achieving independence from britain, u.s. leaders created an executive bra

a. could function without limited power.
b. had limited power but could enforce laws.
c. was weaker than the other branches of government.
d. was able to rule in supreme court cases

Explanation:

1. The elastic clause allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, such as the power to levy taxes.
2. Jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear certain kinds of cases.
3. Judicial review includes the power to remove a judge from the bench in certain circumstances.
4. Enumerated powers are specific powers like regulating commerce, declaring war etc., not listed here.
5. Ratification is the act of approving, not described by given options.
6. Hamilton published The Federalist Papers to promote the importance of the Constitution to the public.
7. After independence, the initial executive branch had limited power to avoid tyranny.

Answer:

1. C
2. E
3. D
4. None of the above - enumerated powers are specific powers granted to the federal government in the Constitution and none of the given options directly match.
5. None of the above - ratified means approved, and no option here defines it.
6. D
7. B