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Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?

A
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
B
The executive branch gives power to the military.
C
The executive branch shares power with the military.
D
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
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Which best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
B
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
C
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
D
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

A
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.
B
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.
C
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
D
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.
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Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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

A
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
B
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
6

The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

A
unaffected by the Supreme Court.
B
lower than the Supreme Court.
C
higher than the Supreme Court.
D
equal to the Supreme Court.
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Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
B
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
C
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
D
He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
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Under Article II of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?

A
forty-five years old.
B
twenty-five years old.
C
thirty-five years old.
D
fifty-five years old.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

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

A
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
B
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
C
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
D
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
12

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

A
two years
B
six years
C
four years
D
eight years
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Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

A
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
B
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
C
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.
14

Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

A
They serve four-year terms.
B
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
C
They must have a college education.
D
They are required to be registered voters.
15

Which statement best describes what the Bill of Rights does for citizens’ rights?

A
It amends them.
B
It guarantees them.
C
It revises them.
D
It limits them.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
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Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

A
The Constitution requires the number of representatives to increase each decade.
B
Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.
C
The number of senators allowed per state has been routinely reduced.
D
Fewer and fewer representatives have been re-elected to additional terms.
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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 Supreme Court.
C
It created the judicial branch.
D
It created the state court system.
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

A
procedural rights
B
civil rights
C
natural rights
D
unenumerated rights
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How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?

A
They both opposed a strong federal government.
B
They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
C
They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.
D
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.

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