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According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

A
the people
B
the order
C
the defence
D
the union
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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
thirty-five years old.
B
twenty-five years old.
C
forty-five years old.
D
fifty-five years old.
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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 sided with Alexander Hamilton.
C
They both opposed a strong federal government.
D
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.
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The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
B
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
C
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
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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 enslaved persons in different states.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
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According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

A
the president
B
the cabinet
C
the Supreme Court
D
Congress
7

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
B
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
C
It divides power between state and national governments.
D
It applies to specific state legislatures.
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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 reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
C
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
D
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
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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 rights for enslaved persons.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

A
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
B
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
C
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
D
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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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 wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.
C
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
D
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.
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Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
expressed
B
reserved
C
concurrent
D
implied
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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.
14

Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

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

The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

A
equal to the Supreme Court.
B
higher than the Supreme Court.
C
unaffected by the Supreme Court.
D
lower than the Supreme Court.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
B
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
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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 strengthens the power of the military.
D
The executive branch shares power with the military.
19

The final authority on legal questions in the United States is

A
the president.
B
the Senate.
C
the vice president.
D
the Supreme Court
20

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

A
six years
B
two years
C
eight years
D
four years

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