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Branches of Government: Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution — Test Answers

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Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.

The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.

Which statement accurately describes the Fourth Amendment?

A police officer can search someone’s home, so long as a judge is present.

Police officers may seize anything they find suspicious.

The Fourth Amendment describes the legal process for searches and seizures.

The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right to refuse a search under any circumstances.

What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

to give citizens the right to form religious groups

to give government power to choose a state religion

to stop citizens from practicing religion in public

to stop government from supporting one religion

The basic freedoms that are guaranteed to Americans by the Constitution are called

rights of the accused.

civil liberties.

checks and balances.

Miranda rights.

What does the First Amendment’s right to assemble refer to?

the right of a group to meet in groups

the right of a group to make false claims

the right of a group to speak in protest

the right of a group to express unpopular opinions

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