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The Anti-Federalists wanted to

A
convince Federalists to ratify the Constitution.
B
ratify the Constitution.
C
refuse to vote on ratifying the Constitution.
D
ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution.
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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 identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
C
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
D
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
4

An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

A
an argumentative essay.
B
a narrative essay.
C
an informative essay.
D
a descriptive essay.
5

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

A
US government agencies.
B
different US states.
C
the Senate and the House.
D
branches of US government.
6

A faction is a group that

A
strongly disagrees with another group.
B
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
C
strongly agrees with another group.
D
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
7

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

A
He was appointed as a state judge.
B
He was appointed secretary of state.
C
He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.
D
He was appointed as a federal judge.
8

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

A
He paid state and federal taxes.
B
He owned a state bank in Maryland.
C
He refused to pay federal taxes.
D
He ran a federal bank in Maryland.
9

Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the vice president.
B
the House.
C
the president.
D
the Senate.
10

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
B
reviewing the executive branch of the government
C
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
D
explaining the veto and override processes
11

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

A
legislative branch.
B
judicial branch.
C
state governments.
D
executive branch.
12

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
B
Supremacy Clause.
C
Enslaved Persons Clause.
D
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
14

The conclusion of an argumentative essay must include a

A
counterclaim.
B
citation.
C
summary.
D
quotation.
15

Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
the president.
B
Congress.
C
the Senate.
D
the vice president.
16

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of

A
the president and the vice president.
B
the vice president and the legislative branch.
C
the president and the legislative branch.
D
the vice president and the judicial branch.
17

What does the executive branch do?

A
carry out laws
B
revise laws
C
interpret laws
D
make laws
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Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

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

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