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How does a counterclaim help support a position in an argumentative essay?

A
The counterclaim shows how the writer’s position is wrong.
B
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
C
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
D
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.
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CabinetCongressSupreme CourtUnited Nations

A
Cabinet
B
Congress
C
Supreme Court
D
United Nations
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concurrent powersexpressed powersimplied powersreserved powers

A
concurrent powers
B
expressed powers
C
implied powers
D
reserved powers
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To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed by

A
the president.
B
the Supreme Court.
C
Congress or the states.
D
the vice president.
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government.1. People have different ideas about the role of government. A. The primary purpose of government is to provide social services.2. Government should provide services for people who are poor or elderly. A. Government can effectively provide the services that poor and elderly people need. B. Food stamps keep people from going hungry. C. Medicare and Medicaid provide health care. D. Some people believe social services are an entitlement and not a right, but many people could not survive without them.3. Government’s main role is to provide social services, such as food stamps.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

A
conclusion.
B
counterclaim.
C
evidence.
D
introduction.
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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
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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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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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The process of approving the Constitution is best described as

A
simple.
B
unofficial.
C
difficult.
D
unfair.
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What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law?

A
Congress would have too much power over states.
B
States would have too much freedom to make their own laws.
C
Congress and states would have equal power.
D
States would control which laws Congress made.
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Read this quote from Article I of the Constitution.Congress shall have power . . . [t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.Which part of this quote is the basis for implied powers?

A
have power
B
all Laws
C
necessary and proper
D
foregoing powers
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Which statement best explains why Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the ability to create lower courts inferior to the Supreme Court "from time to time”?

A
The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs.
B
The framers of the Constitution believed that as courts made unpopular decisions, they would need to be replaced.
C
The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that Congress always had more power than the courts.
D
The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that new courts were always being created so new judges could be appointed.
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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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Which concept describes the idea that government and government officials are not above the law?

A
limited government
B
federalism
C
rule of law
D
guaranteed rights
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Which best defines the term jurisdiction?

A
the authority given to the judicial branch
B
the decisions made by the judicial branch
C
the structure used to create the judicial branch
D
the courts included in the judicial branch
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government.1. People have different ideas about the role of government.A. The primary purpose of government is to provide social services.2. Government should provide services for people who are poor or elderly.A. Government can effectively provide the services that poor and elderly people need.B. Food stamps keep people from going hungry.C. Medicare and Medicaid provide health care.D. Some people believe social services are an entitlement and not a right, but many people could not survive without them.3. Government’s main role is provide to social services, such as food stamps.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

A
claim.
B
conclusion.
C
counterclaim.
D
evidence.
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Which lists the steps involved in approving the Constitution in the correct order?

A
i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it.iv. The Constitution became law.
B
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.iii. Two-thirds of Congressional representatives had to approve it.iv. The Constitution became law.
C
i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.iii. All of the original states had to approve it.iv. The Constitution became law.
D
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.iii. Three-fourths of Congressional representatives had to approve it.iv. The Constitution became law.
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Under the Constitution, the judicial branch must try criminal cases with a of one’s peers.

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Powers that are shared between Congress and states are referred to as

A
expressed powers
B
enumerated powers
C
implied powers
D
concurrent powers
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When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

A
presidential veto.
B
popular sovereignty.
C
checks and balances.
D
habeas corpus.

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