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Writing a state constitution is an example of

A
an implied power.
B
a reserved power.
C
a concurrent power.
D
an expressed power.
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The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers led to

A
giving authority to the president and vice president.
B
granting a social contract between colonists and governments.
C
forming three branches of government in the United States.
D
forming a powerful government that could protect its people.
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Which group has the responsibility of enforcing laws?

A
people appointed by the Senate
B
people appointed by the president
C
people appointed by the Supreme Court
D
people appointed by the representatives
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Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate?

A
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data.
B
The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery.
C
The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census.
D
The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.
5

What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

t
to support the interests of the smaller states
t
to implement a bicameral legislature
t
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
t
to ensure representation was based on population
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What did the Founders mean by the term “rule of law”?

A
laws that apply equally to everyone
B
laws made by the rulers of a country
C
laws that apply to elected officials
D
laws made by an independent republic
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most

a
a democracy.
a
an autocracy.
a
a monarchy.
a
a theocracy.
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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During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on

d
delegation.
l
location.
c
condition.
p
population.
10

In a unitary system of government, power is

A
held by state governments.
B
held by a central government.
C
held by a single person.
D
held by a group of people.
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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.
12

Who has the power to introduce a bill to the legislative branch during the lawmaking process?

A
any state governor
B
a member of Congress
C
any citizen of the nation
D
the president of the US
13

The Founders wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution because they wanted to

A
include a way to amend the Constitution.
B
include a provision for the rule of law.
C
strengthen the system of checks and balances.
D
ensure that people’s rights were protected.
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What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A
They were not to be counted in the census at all.
B
They were counted in the census as full equals.
C
They were partially counted in the census.
D
They were counted in the census in certain states.
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What must happen in Congress before a bill can reach the president’s desk?

A
One chamber of Congress has to vote to pass the bill.
B
A committee in each chamber of Congress has to approve the bill.
C
Both chambers of Congress have to resolve any concerns and vote for the bill.
D
Both chambers of Congress have to send the bill to the Supreme Court to check legal issues.

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