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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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Original jurisdiction refers to

A
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
B
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
C
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
D
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
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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.
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Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons’s view of interstate commerce?

A
State and federal governments should jointly negotiate interstate commerce.
B
The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.
C
Individual operators should negotiate interstate commerce.
D
State governments have power over interstate commerce.
5

The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

A
judicial branch.
B
legislative branch.
C
executive branch.
D
state governments.
6

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
7

Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the House.
D
the Senate.
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Why is judicial review important in a democracy?

A
It allows the judiciary to keep a check on the power of the legislature and the executive.
B
It gives the judiciary the power to appoint and remove judges under the federal court system.
C
It allows the President to control the judiciary and remove the judges as per the President's will.
D
It stops the courts from hearing cases against the government's decisions.
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An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

A
state laws are superior to federal laws.
B
federal laws are superior to state laws.
C
judges do not have to follow federal laws.
D
judges have to follow state laws.
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How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?

A
They favored it.
B
They mostly favored it but had some concerns.
C
Some opposed it and some favored it.
D
They opposed it.
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Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland?

A
He ran a federal bank in Maryland.
B
He refused to pay federal taxes.
C
He paid state and federal taxes.
D
He owned a state bank in Maryland.
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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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What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

A
reviewing it in committee
B
sending it to the other house
C
approving it by a vote
D
sending it to the president
14

One of president’s powers is the ability to

A
appoint senators.
B
approve pardons.
C
appoint mayors.
D
confirm judges.
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What would a bill of rights accomplish?

A
It would let individuals govern themselves.
B
It would give the government more power.
C
It would limit government powers.
D
It would give all power to the states.

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