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The Constitution — Test Answers

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The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

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

A
The executive branch gives power to the military.
B
The executive branch shares power with the military.
C
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
D
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
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What is the first step in the prewriting process for an argumentative essay?

A
Find evidence.
B
Create an outline.
C
Develop an opinion.
D
Form a claim.
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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 amending the Constitution.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
B
It applies to specific state legislatures.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It divides power between state and national governments.
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Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?

A
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.
B
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.
C
The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.
D
The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
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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
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It created the Supreme Court.
B
It created the state court system.
C
It created a federal court system.
D
It created the judicial branch.
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Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
reserved
B
expressed
C
concurrent
D
implied
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In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the

A
State Approval Clause.
B
Advice and Consent Clause.
C
Enslaved Persons Clause.
D
Federal Approval Clause.
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Which question can help a writer analyze a prompt and develop a claim for an argumentative essay?

A
Why will I be writing?
B
Is supporting evidence included?
C
Does the conclusion restate the claim?
D
Is the claim clearly stated?
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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
fifty-five years old.
B
twenty-five years old.
C
forty-five years old.
D
thirty-five years old.
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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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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
B
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
C
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
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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 constitutional rights for citizens.
B
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
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Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.
B
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
C
It limited the Constitution’s power to affect Marbury’s case.
D
It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.
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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 refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
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 best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
B
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
C
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
D
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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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 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 statement applies to both senators and representatives?

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

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