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An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

A
a narrative essay.
B
a descriptive essay.
C
an argumentative essay.
D
an informative essay.
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The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

A
state governments.
B
executive branch.
C
legislative branch.
D
judicial branch.
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What does the executive branch do?

A
interpret laws
B
make laws
C
carry out laws
D
revise laws
4

A faction is a group that

A
strongly agrees with another group.
B
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
C
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
D
strongly disagrees with another group.
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
B
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
C
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
D
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
6

The conclusion of an argumentative essay must include a

A
counterclaim.
B
quotation.
C
citation.
D
summary.
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
explaining the veto and override processes
B
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
C
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
8

Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
Congress.
B
the Senate.
C
the president.
D
the vice president.
9

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

A
He was appointed as a state judge.
B
He was appointed as a federal judge.
C
He was appointed secretary of state.
D
He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland ?

A
He ran a federal bank in Maryland.
B
He paid state and federal taxes.
C
He refused to pay federal taxes.
D
He owned a state bank in Maryland.
12

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Enslaved Persons Clause.
B
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
C
Supremacy Clause.
D
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
13

The first two sections of Article IV of the Constitution focus on relationships between

A
US government agencies.
B
branches of US government.
C
different US states.
D
the Senate and the House.
14

Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the president.
B
the Senate.
C
the House.
D
the vice president.
15

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

A
the president and the vice president.
B
the vice president and the judicial branch.
C
the vice president and the legislative branch.
D
the president and the legislative branch.
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The Anti-Federalists wanted to

A
ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution.
B
refuse to vote on ratifying the Constitution.
C
convince Federalists to ratify the Constitution.
D
ratify the Constitution.
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Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
setting up school systems
B
declaring war
C
coining money
D
regulating commerce

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