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Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution — Unit test Answers

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Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

A
a case involving state laws
B
a case between two companies
C
a case appealed from a lower court
D
a case between two states
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What was the Federalists’ position on creating a bill of rights?

A
They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers.
B
They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power.
C
They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it.
D
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
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One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

a
advises the Supreme Court.
a
advises Congress.
p
presides over the Senate.
p
presides over Congress.
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Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

A
No single branch of government would have too much power.
B
The president should have more power than the other branches.
C
Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.
D
Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.
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Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

A
The body paragraphs acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The body paragraphs establish the focus of the essay and tell readers what the positions will be.
C
The body paragraphs tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.
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The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

A
the states.
B
Congress.
C
the judicial branch.
D
the executive branch.
7

Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.Jefferson makes a valid point when he argues for a limited government. Lincoln, on the other hand, does not recognize these limitations.The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

A
formal and direct.
B
casual and friendly.
C
strong and passionate.
D
subjective and opinionated.
8

How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?

T
They favored it.
T
They mostly favored it but had some concerns.
S
Some opposed it and some favored it.
T
They opposed it.
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An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

A
an argumentative essay.
B
a descriptive essay.
C
an informative essay.
D
a narrative essay.
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Protection of habeas corpus means that

c
citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
l
laws cannot apply to past situations.
c
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
l
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.
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The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

A
the judicial branch.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the leader of the Senate.
D
the leader of the House.
12

The conclusion of an argumentative essay must include a

A
counterclaim.
B
citation.
C
quotation.
D
summary.
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Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?

A
the freedom to tell lies that damage another person’s reputation
B
the freedom to assemble together for peaceful meetings
C
the freedom from having property taken lawfully
D
the freedom from being arrested lawfully
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What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

r
reviewing it in committee
s
sending it to the other house
a
approving it by a vote
s
sending it to the president
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According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must

A
have resided in the United States for one’s entire life.
B
be a citizen in one of the 50 American states.
C
have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.
D
have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.

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