Question

1. the supremacy clause establishes that:

a. state laws override federal laws.
b. international treaties are superior to the constitution.
c. local ordinances supersede state constitutions.
d. the constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

1. which power is generally reserved to the states (not the federal government)?

a. regulating interstate commerce
b. coining money
c. declaring war
d. issuing drivers licenses

1. which principle limits government power by dividing it among branches?

a. federalism
b. popular sovereignty
c. separation of powers
d. judicial review

1. who has the power to declare war under the u.s. constitution?

a. the president
b. the secretary of defense
c. the supreme court
d. congress

1. which amendment protects freedom of speech?

a. the third amendment
b. the fifth amendment
c. the tenth amendment
d. the first amendment

Explanation:

1. The Supremacy Clause (Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution) establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties are the "supreme Law of the Land," so state laws cannot override federal laws.
2. Regulating interstate commerce (A), coining money (B), and declaring war (C) are federal powers. Issuing driver's licenses is a state - level function.
3. Separation of powers divides government power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Federalism (A) is about the division of power between federal and state governments. Popular sovereignty (B) is about the people being the source of government power. Judicial review (D) is the power of courts to review laws.
4. Under the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8), Congress has the power to declare war. The President is the Commander - in - Chief but does not have the sole power to declare war.
5. The First Amendment protects freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition. The Third Amendment (A) is about quartering of troops. The Fifth Amendment (B) deals with rights such as due process and protection against self - incrimination. The Tenth Amendment (C) is about powers reserved to the states.

Answer:

1. D. The Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
2. D. Issuing driver's licenses
3. C. Separation of powers
4. D. Congress
5. D. The First Amendment