Practice Test

Question 1

An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

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C: an argumentative essay.

Question 2

The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

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B: executive branch.

Question 3

What does the executive branch do?

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C: carry out laws

Question 4

A faction is a group that

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A: strongly agrees with another group.; D: strongly disagrees with another group.

Question 5

Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

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A: It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.; B: It describes the relationship between federal and state power.

Question 6

The conclusion of an argumentative essay must include a

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D: summary.

Question 7

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

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A: explaining the veto and override processes; B: describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch

Question 8

Supreme Court justices are approved by

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B: the Senate.

Question 9

In the case Marbury v. Madison , what was William Marbury’s appointment?

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A: He was appointed as a state judge.; B: He was appointed as a federal judge.

Question 10

Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland ?

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A: He ran a federal bank in Maryland.

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