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What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

A
The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
B
The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
C
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
D
The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
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The power to create laws and to regulate taxes and commerce belong to which branch of government?

A
executive
B
legislative
C
federal
D
judicial
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How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

A
by preventing arrest and detention
B
by preventing detention for a crime without evidence
C
by providing a defense for committing a crime
D
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial
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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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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.
6

The process of approving the Constitution is best described as

A
simple.
B
unofficial.
C
difficult.
D
unfair.
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What is the best definition of federalism?

A
a government in which power is given to Congress directly
B
a government in which power is under the control of the states
C
a government in which power is divided between state and national levels
D
a government in which powers are directly stated in the Constitution
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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 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.
10

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 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.
12

In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the

A
Advice and Consent Clause.
B
Enslaved Persons Clause.
C
Federal Approval Clause.
D
State Approval Clause.
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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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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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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

A
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 is considered the most important power Congress holds?

A
collecting taxes
B
electing leaders
C
creating laws
D
determining citizenship
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Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

A
implied
B
reserved
C
concurrent
D
expressed
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Which is the best definition of “supremacy”?

A
highest authority
B
limitless power
C
superior judgment
D
greater aptitude
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While revising an argumentative essay, a writer should

A
include anecdotes and personal “I” statements.
B
focus on including opinions more than evidence.
C
make sure each paragraph has a clearly stated point.
D
make the writing friendly and informal to engage readers.

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