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Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution Answers

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The House and Senate can only send proposed Constitutional amendments to the states for a vote if

A
the amendment receives a majority vote.
B
the president supports them.
C
the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
D
the judiciary branch supports them.
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How many states had to vote for the Constitution to approve it?

A
eleven of thirteen
B
three-fourths
C
nine of thirteen
D
all thirteen
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In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the

A
Advice and Consent Clause.
B
Enslaved Persons Clause.
C
Federal Approval Clause.
D
State Approval Clause.
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To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed by

A
the president.
B
the Supreme Court.
C
Congress or the states.
D
the vice president.
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A
ensures that the Constitution never changes
B
allows the president to amend the Constitution
C
ensures that checks and balances are respected
D
allows small groups to create amendments without public approval
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Based on the Supremacy Clause, what must a judge support in the event of a legal conflict?

A
state law over federal law
B
city law over state law
C
the Constitution over state law
D
the president’s opinion over the Constitution
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The process of approving the Constitution is best described as

A
simple.
B
unofficial.
C
difficult.
D
unfair.
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Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?

A
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
B
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
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What does the Supremacy Clause do?

A
It establishes a way to change the Constitution.
B
It establishes rights for citizens in different states.
C
It establishes a foundation for government.
D
It establishes relationships between states.
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After Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law?

A
The president must approve it.
B
Three-quarters of the states must approve it.
C
The Supreme Court must approve it.
D
Half of the states must approve it.
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Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

A
Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
B
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
C
Enslaved persons who escape will be seized and returned to their enslaver.
D
Enslaved persons who escape to a free state will be granted their freedom.
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Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

A
the president and vice president.
B
Congress and state legislatures.
C
the president and the Supreme Court.
D
Congress and the Supreme Court.
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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
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Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution?

A
All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.
B
States have the ability to create their own Bills of Rights that applies only to their citizens.
C
If a citizen of one state travels to another state, they are only expected to follow the laws of the home state.
D
States have the right to apply laws differently to citizens of different states.

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