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CONST ARTS 4567

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Article V says that each state must respect the laws of the other states.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 2. 
If you are found guilty of committing a crime in Arizona, California must honor that conviction.
a.
true
b.
false
 

 3. 
You are from California and the state law says you have to wear a mask. Texas law says you do not have to wear a mask. What happens if you visit Texas?
a.
You still have to wear a mask because you are from California
c.
California can fine you for not wearing a mask in Texas
b.
When you visit Texas you have the same rights as Texans so you do not have to wear a mask
d.
If you are from Texas you do not have to wear a mask in California
 

 4. 
You rob a store in California and then drive to Nevada. Can the California police go into Nevada to arrest you?
a.
Yes
b.
No
 

 5. 
You rob a store in California and then drive to Nevada. What happens next?
a.
Nothing, you are free
c.
You can never be prosecuted
b.
Nevada will prosecute you for the crime you committed in California
d.
Nevada will extradite you back to California
 

 6. 
Who admits new states into the union?
a.
Congress
c.
The Supreme Court
b.
The President
d.
New states cannot be admitted to the union
 

 7. 
The Congress can give away or sell public land
a.
true
b.
false
 

 8. 
Every state is guaranteed a _____ form of government
a.
democratic
c.
Socialist
b.
republican
d.
Communist
 

 9. 
To propose a change in the Constitution requires a _____ vote in the House and Senate
a.
1/4
c.
3/4
b.
1/2
d.
2/3
 

 10. 
After a change in the Constitution is proposed, how many states need to agree or ratify the change?
a.
1/2
c.
3/4
b.
2/3
d.
100%
 

 11. 
What is the highest law in the United States? No law can contradict this law.
a.
State Constitutions
c.
The United Nations Charter
b.
The U.S. Constitution
d.
City laws
 

 12. 
When U.S. and State politicians are sworn into office, they must
a.
agree to support the state laws above all other laws
c.
agree to support the United Nations
b.
agree to support the U.S. Constitution above all other laws
d.
agree to support the U.S. Constitution above all other laws unless they do not like the government
 

Matching
 
 
a.
Preamble
e.
Article IV
b.
Article I
f.
Article V
c.
Article II
g.
Article VI
d.
Article III
h.
Article VII
 

 13. 

 Relations between the states
 

 14. 

 Executive Branch
 

 15. 

 Approving the Constitution with 9 votes
 

 16. 

 Introduction to the Constitution
 

 17. 

 Judicial Branch
 

 18. 

 Legislative Branch
 

 19. 

 U.S. law superior to state law
 

 20. 

 Amending the Constitution
 

Essay
 

 21. 
In 1954 the U.S. government said that public schools must be integrated. Some Southern governors refused to integrate. Republican President Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne troops into Little Rock, Arkansas and escorted the black students to class.
Today we have a similar situation. The U.S. government says that Sanctuary cities are illegal but some states defy the U.S. Government by allowing Sanctuary Cities.
What is your opinion on the issue?
 



 
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