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Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, other than the Supreme Court, known as

A
superior courts.
B
inferior courts.
C
original courts.
D
appellate courts.
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Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of

A
an ex post facto law.
B
habeas corpus.
C
a “necessary and proper” law.
D
a bill of attainder.
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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

A
Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.
B
Discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
C
Some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
D
Discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.
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Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

A
States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.
B
No state can contradict federal law.
C
Only judges may amend the Constitution.
D
Federal judges may never contradict state laws.
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Read this excerpt from an amendment to the US Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.–Constitution of the United StatesThis excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

A
residency in the United States.
B
citizenship of the United States.
C
immigration to the United States.
D
law enforcement in the United States.
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What is judicial review?

A
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
B
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
C
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
D
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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Which statement about reserved powers is accurate?

A
They regulate commerce between states.
B
They are held by the states.
C
They permit the drafting of soldiers.
D
They are implied within the Constitution.
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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

A
believe that a communist government leads best.
B
claim to act with divine authority.
C
want to have influence over a non-religious government.
D
believe that rule by religious law is wrong.
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Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

A
Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
B
Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
C
Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
D
Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

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