The nature of the US Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was the U.S. Constitution drafted?
In which year was the U.S. Constitution drafted?
1787
Which characteristic describes the U.S. Constitution?
Which characteristic describes the U.S. Constitution?
Codified and entrenched
Where are enumerated powers like 'declare war' and 'coin money' found?
Where are enumerated powers like 'declare war' and 'coin money' found?
Article I, Section 8
What does the Tenth Amendment specify?
What does the Tenth Amendment specify?
Powers reserved to states/people
Where is the Elastic (Necessary and Proper) Clause located?
Where is the Elastic (Necessary and Proper) Clause located?
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
Which case upheld the creation of the First Bank of the U.S.?
Which case upheld the creation of the First Bank of the U.S.?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Which case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Which case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791
How many total amendments does the Constitution have?
How many total amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What did the 22nd Amendment (1951) establish?
What did the 22nd Amendment (1951) establish?
Two-term presidential limit
What majority is needed to propose a constitutional amendment in Congress?
What majority is needed to propose a constitutional amendment in Congress?
Two-thirds majority
What proportion of states must ratify a constitutional amendment?
What proportion of states must ratify a constitutional amendment?
Three-fourths
How many states ratified the Equal Rights Amendment by 1982?
How many states ratified the Equal Rights Amendment by 1982?
35