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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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to improve the government system and structure.
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to create a system of laws for internal peace.
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to identify the seat of power in the government.
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to install this government system for the nation.
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Anti-Federalists argued that

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branches of government would keep each other in balance.
B
the Constitution would make states less powerful.
C
the Constitution would create a Republican government.
D
a Republic should protect people from the government and from each other.
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Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8.[Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.This excerpt reinforces the idea of

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federal supremacy.
B
habeas corpus.
C
balance of powers.
D
judicial review.
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The president vetoes a bill proposed to become law by Congress. In this situation, what is the purpose of this power?

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to limit the power of the legislative branch
B
to replace the power of the legislative branch
C
to strengthen the power of the legislative branch
D
to remove the power of the legislative branch
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The Constitution regulates government powers by

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providing guides and limits to the government’s power.
B
providing an undivided government power structure.
C
providing a weakened central government structure.
D
providing a majority of power to state governments.
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Which is an example of federal supremacy?

A
Congress does not have the power to create federal banks.
B
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
C
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
D
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.
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After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

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It is debated on the floor.
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It is sent to the other house.
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It is reviewed in committee.
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It is approved by a vote.
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A limitation on the president’s power to appoint ambassadors is that

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the Senate must approve them.
B
the House must approve them.
C
the House and Senate must approve them.
D
the Supreme Court must approve them.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
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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
c
concurrent
e
expressed
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The Constitution’s creation of a national government with separation of powers

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prevents the national government from being controlled by one branch.
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eliminates overlapping or repetitive government powers among the branches.
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reduces government powers among all branches and gives them to the states.
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replaces stronger branch powers with weaker powers and grants more power to voters.
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Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

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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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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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Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

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The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
B
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
C
The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
D
The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.
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What does the Supremacy Clause do?

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It establishes a way to change the Constitution.
B
It establishes rights for citizens in different states.
C
It establishes a foundation for government.
D
It establishes relationships between states.
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Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

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States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.
B
State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.
C
The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.
D
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.
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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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To create the proper tone for an argumentative essay, writers should

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delete personal “I” statements.
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include vague statements.
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include slang words.
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focus on the evidence.
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best

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the authority given to the judicial branch
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the decisions made by the judicial branch
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the structure used to create the judicial branch
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the courts included in the judicial branch

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