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An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
B
Supremacy Clause.
C
Enslaved Persons Clause.
D
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
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What must happen in Congress before a bill can reach the president’s desk?

A
Both chambers of Congress have to resolve any concerns and vote for the bill.
B
One chamber of Congress has to vote to pass the bill.
C
Both chambers of Congress have to send the bill to the Supreme Court to check legal issues.
D
A committee in each chamber of Congress has to approve the bill.
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A faction is a group that

A
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
B
strongly agrees with another group.
C
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
D
strongly disagrees with another group.
4

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

A
the Senate and the House.
B
branches of US government.
C
different US states.
D
US government agencies.
5

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

A
executive branch.
B
judicial branch.
C
legislative branch.
D
state governments.
6

Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
regulating commerce
B
coining money
C
declaring war
D
setting up school systems
7

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

A
He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.
B
He was appointed as a state judge.
C
He was appointed as a federal judge.
D
He was appointed secretary of state.
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
B
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
C
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
D
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
9

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
ratify the Constitution.
D
convince Federalists to ratify the Constitution.
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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 owned a state bank in Maryland.
D
He refused to pay federal taxes.
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Which body can begin an impeachment process?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the State Department
D
the House of Representatives

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