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Read the excerpt from Marbury v. Madison. If two laws conflict with each other, the Court must decide on the operation of each. . . . [T]he Constitution . . . must govern the case to which they both apply. The excerpt describes

A
the system of checks and balances.
B
the limitations of the Supreme Court’s power.
C
the principle of judicial review.
D
the balance of power between branches.
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In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the

A
State Approval Clause.
B
Enslaved Persons Clause.
C
Federal Approval Clause.
D
Advice and Consent Clause.
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Which federal court would be the first to hear a criminal case?

A
a court of appeals
B
the Supreme Court
C
a district court
D
a circuit court
4

According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution

A
could make the president less powerful than Congress.
B
would make the president too weak.
C
would make the president work closely with states.
D
could give the president too much influence.
5

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
B
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
C
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
D
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It divides power between state and national governments.
B
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It applies to specific state legislatures.
7

Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It limited the Constitution’s power to affect Marbury’s case.
B
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.
C
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
D
It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.
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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
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How do the president’s actions impact the lawmaking powers of the legislative branch? Choose three correct answers.

A
The president can do nothing and let the bill become law without signing it.
B
The president can make suggestions to Congress about laws.
C
The president can write a bill and then send it to Congress.
D
The president can veto a bill within 10 days of receiving it.
E
The president can sign a bill for it to become a law.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
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Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

A
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
B
Enslaved persons who escape to a free state will be granted their freedom.
C
Enslaved persons who escape will be seized and returned to their enslaver.
D
Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
12

Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
reserved
B
expressed
C
concurrent
D
implied
13

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

A
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
B
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
C
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
D
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
B
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
C
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
D
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
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How does the Constitution limit the powers of each branch of the federal government? Choose three correct answers.

A
Each branch acts in secrecy so that the other branches are not aware of what it does.
B
The branches must gain citizens’ approval before acting or before making laws.
C
Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with.
D
Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches.
E
The branches share power with one another.
16

Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

A
State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.
B
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.
C
States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.
D
The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.
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Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
B
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
C
He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
D
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
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How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?

A
They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
B
They both opposed a strong federal government.
C
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.
D
They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.
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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It created a federal court system.
B
It created the judicial branch.
C
It created the state court system.
D
It created the Supreme Court.
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According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

A
Congress
B
the president
C
the Supreme Court
D
the cabinet

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