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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

A
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
B
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
C
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
D
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

A
Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
B
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
C
Enslaved persons who escape will be seized and returned to their enslaver.
D
Enslaved persons who escape to a free state will be granted their freedom.
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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
B
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
C
explaining the veto and override processes
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

A
checks and balances.
B
original jurisdiction.
C
advice and consent.
D
appellate jurisdiction.
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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

A
It is debated on the floor.
B
It is sent to the other house.
C
It is reviewed in committee.
D
It is approved by a vote.
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What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?

A
It is the source of implied powers.
B
It is written so as not to be open to debate.
C
It specifically refers to both financial and military powers.
D
It specifically reserves powers to other branches.
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Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

A
the president and vice president.
B
Congress and state legislatures.
C
the president and the Supreme Court.
D
Congress and the Supreme Court.
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Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution?

A
All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.
B
States have the ability to create their own Bills of Rights that applies only to their citizens.
C
If a citizen of one state travels to another state, they are only expected to follow the laws of the home state.
D
States have the right to apply laws differently to citizens of different states.
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According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

A
practicing religions that are national and official.
B
practicing religions approved by the government.
C
practicing religion only in private settings.
D
practicing any religion that one chooses, or none at all.
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Which areas do local governments in Michigan control? Check all that apply.

A
parks and recreation
B
military preparedness
C
public works
D
public safety
E
local courts
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Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.. . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established for?

A
the states and elected officials
B
foreign powers and leaders
C
past generations
D
present and future generations
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Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

A
The bill is sent to the president.
B
The chamber votes on the bill.
C
The president signs or vetoes the bill.
D
The bill is introduced in Congress.
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Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries
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One example of regulating zoning is

A
limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.
B
making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.
C
raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.
D
staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.
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Congress has the expressed financial power to

A
establish a national banking system.
B
create and collect new taxes.
C
order the president to borrow money.
D
seize property for government projects.
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Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

A
original
B
appellate
C
superior
D
state
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What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

A
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
B
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
C
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
D
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
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John Marshall is important because he was

A
a chief justice of the Supreme Court during Marbury v. Madison.
B
a vice president of the United States.
C
the first person to bring a case to the Supreme Court.
D
the first speaker of the House of Representatives.
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An implied power is one that

A
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
B
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
C
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
D
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
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Which is a true statement about federal justices?

A
They are appointed by the Senate.
B
They serve five-year terms.
C
They are approved by the Supreme Court.
D
They serve lifetime terms.

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