Constitutional Law Review
A Grade 12 worksheet covering fundamental concepts of US Constitutional Law, including landmark cases, amendments, and principles of governance.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers key concepts in Constitutional Law.
1. Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford
2. The 'Establishment Clause' in the First Amendment primarily deals with:
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Separation of church and state
Protection against unreasonable searches
3. The principle of ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
4. The Amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
5. The US Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
True
False
6. The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) limits the power of Congress to enact laws.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of 'federalism' as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
8. What is the significance of the 14th Amendment in American Constitutional Law?
The image above depicts the U.S. Capitol Building, a symbol of the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
9. Identify the three branches of the U.S. government and briefly describe the primary function of each.