The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Unit test

Question 1

Supreme Court justices are approved by

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the Senate.

Question 2

What was the Federalists’ position on creating a bill of rights?

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They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

Question 3

According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

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the Supreme Court

Question 4

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

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They opposed it.

Question 5

Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

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No single branch of government would have too much power.

Question 6

Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

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It describes the relationship between federal and state power.

Question 7

Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?

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the freedom to assemble together for peaceful meetings

Question 8

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

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sending it to the president

Question 9

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

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the states.

Question 10

What would a bill of rights accomplish?

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It would limit government powers.

The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Unit test Answers