The Constitution — Test Answers

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In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the

Enslaved Persons Clause.

Federal Approval Clause.

Advice and Consent Clause.

State Approval Clause.

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

It limited the Constitution’s power to affect Marbury’s case.

It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.

It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.

It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.

Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

The Constitution requires the number of representatives to increase each decade.

The number of senators allowed per state has been routinely reduced.

Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.

Fewer and fewer representatives have been re-elected to additional terms.

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

It created the Supreme Court.

It created a federal court system.

It created the judicial branch.

It created the state court system.

What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?

One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.

The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.

Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.

Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.

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