Writing Workshop: The Purpose of Government — Unit test

Question 1

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

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the legislative branch.

Question 2

Protection of habeas corpus means that

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citizens cannot be held without legal action.

Question 3

One of president’s powers is the ability to

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approve pardons.

Question 4

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

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the states.

Question 5

Congress can ________ a Presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses.

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override

Question 6

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

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Supremacy Clause.

Question 7

Original jurisdiction refers to

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the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.

Question 8

Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

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The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.

Question 9

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

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a case appealed from a lower court

Question 10

Supreme Court justices are approved by

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the Senate.

Writing Workshop: The Purpose of Government — Unit test Answers