AnswersISP ONLY American Govt E4000XXThe Supreme Court and the Role of Government

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

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Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed

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the president should be less powerful than the other two branches.
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the president should give more power to the states.
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the president should have unlimited power to govern the nation.
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the president should have enough power to lead.
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An unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch involves

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who should approve judges and justices.
B
what “good behavior” means, with regard to judicial terms.
C
how a Supreme Court is created.
D
who should appoint judges and justices.
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Ratification is best defined as

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the process of approving the Constitution.
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the process of supporting the Constitution.
C
the process of writing the Constitution.
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the process of interpreting the Constitution.
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Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?

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The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
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The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
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The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
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The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
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What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

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to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
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to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
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to describe the relationship between federal and state powers
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to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
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best

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simple.
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unofficial.
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difficult.
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unfair.
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The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

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checks and balances.
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original jurisdiction.
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advice and consent.
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appellate jurisdiction.
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Which of these is an expressed power of Congress?

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admitting new states
B
creating a national banking system
C
eliminating amendments to the Constitution
D
determining what is cruel and unusual punishment
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Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

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implied
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reserved
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concurrent
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expressed
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A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

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identify major policy issues.
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explain Supreme Court decisions.
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challenge congressional actions.
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speak out against political opponents.
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Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

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original
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appellate
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superior
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state
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Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

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Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.
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The number of senators allowed per state has been routinely reduced.
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Fewer and fewer representatives have been re-elected to additional terms.
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The Constitution requires the number of representatives to increase each decade.
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Read the passage.The regular distribution of power into distinct departments… the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are… powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained.

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the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution
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the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights
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the viewpoint of those who supported the Anti-Federalists
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the viewpoint of those who supported more power for states
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The diagram shows one way that cases reach the Supreme Court.

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original jurisdiction.
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appellate jurisdiction.
C
executive jurisdiction.
D
legislative jurisdiction.
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The United States system of federalism is based on

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the Supremacy Clause.
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financial and military powers.
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shared federal and state-level powers.
D
the Bill of Rights and amendments.
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Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

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The debate is over whether health care should be under federal or state control.
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Politicians argue that no single healthcare program will cover all Americans.
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The debate is over whether health care should affect tax rates.
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Medical professionals are opposed to such a generic program.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
B
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
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According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

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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 statement about Congress is accurate?

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It contains only the House of Representatives.
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The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
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It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
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Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.
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Which process does Article V of the Constitution describe?

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amending the Constitution
B
granting powers to the states
C
contradicting federal law
D
returning enslaved persons

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