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An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

A
state laws are superior to federal laws.
B
federal laws are superior to state laws.
C
judges do not have to follow federal laws.
D
judges have to follow state laws.
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The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

A
the states.
B
Congress.
C
the judicial branch.
D
the executive branch.
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An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
B
Supremacy Clause.
C
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
D
Enslaved Persons Clause.
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How do the three branches of the US government limit each other’s powers?

A
through popular sovereignty and federalism
B
through the House and Senate
C
through amendments and articles
D
through checks and balances
5

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

A
refusing to amend the Constitution.
B
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
C
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
D
violating the Supremacy Clause.
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According to Article I of the Constitution, the legislative branch is made up of

A
the House and the Senate.
B
federal agencies and the framers.
C
local courts and the Supreme Court.
D
Congress and the military.
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Which best defines the concept of popular sovereignty?

A
US citizens giving the government power
B
US citizens serving on juries
C
US citizens providing checks and balances
D
US citizens revising the Constitution
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State governments have the power to

A
regulate interstate trade.
B
establish local governments.
C
declare war.
D
negotiate treaties.

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