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

A
US government agencies.
B
different US states.
C
branches of US government.
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Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
setting up school systems
B
coining money
C
regulating commerce
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
B
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
C
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
the Senate.
B
the vice president.
C
Congress.
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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 outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
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Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the Senate.
B
the vice president.
C
the president.
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Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland ?

A
He paid state and federal taxes.
B
He refused to pay federal taxes.
C
He ran a federal bank in Maryland.
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An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
B
Enslaved Persons Clause.
C
Supremacy Clause.
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An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

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

A
legislative branch.
B
executive branch.
C
state governments.
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The Anti-Federalists wanted to

A
ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution.
B
ratify the Constitution.
C
refuse to vote on ratifying the Constitution.
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Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

A
the vice president and the legislative branch.
B
the president and the vice president.
C
the vice president and the judicial branch.
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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 federal judge.
C
He was appointed as a state judge.
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A faction is a group that

A
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
B
strongly disagrees with another group.
C
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
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What does the executive branch do?

A
make laws
B
carry out laws
C
interpret laws

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