Chapter 3

Question 1

The constitution establishes a ________ government (executive, legislative and judicial)

Answer 1

Tripartite

Question 2

Both federal and state levels of government have the power to ____

Answer 2

Tax

Question 3

States possess exclusive power to enact laws to protect ______, _____, and _____.

Answer 3

Welfare, health, and safety

Question 4

Prohibition against the government from “depriving and person of life, liberty, or property without due process.”

Answer 4

Fifth amendment

Question 5

______ _______ means that the U.S constitution is the supreme law of the land

Answer 5

Federal supremacy

Question 6

______ ______ provides that the federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce

Answer 6

Commerce clause

Question 7

The federal government may not restrict individual or commercial speech

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Constitutional limitations on governmental power includes the fifth amendment

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The _____ _____ refers to the prohibition against the government taking an individuals property without due process, and due process means just compensation

Answer 9

Takings clause

Question 10

Courts apply a means end test to review an allegedly unconstitutional statute. Which level of scrutiny applies to a statute that gives benefits to people based on their religion?

Answer 10

Strict scrutiny