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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
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What is the best definition of unicameral?

A
an agreement by which each party gives up something
B
a government with no legislative body
C
a representative of the people
D
a government with one legislative body
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
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Which of these was not a key difference between Northern and Southern states at the Constitutional Convention?

A
Wanting to protect agriculture vs. protect industries
B
Having more, larger cities vs. having fewer, smaller cities
C
Wanting to protect states’ interests vs. a government with strict rules
D
Having many enslaved people vs. using less enslaved labor
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Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?

A
The executive branch gives power to the military.
B
The executive branch shares power with the military.
C
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
D
The executive branch strengthens the power of the military.
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Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?

A
They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.
B
They did not get sufficient government services.
C
They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.
D
They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.
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Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

A
They must have a college education.
B
They serve four-year terms.
C
They are required to be registered voters.
D
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
C
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
D
It divides power between state and national governments.
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According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

A
six years
B
two years
C
eight years
D
four years
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Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?

A
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
B
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
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The final authority on legal questions in the United States is

A
the Supreme Court
B
the Senate.
C
the president.
D
the vice president.
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In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense , he calls for

A
the establishment of a new monarchy.
B
The creation of a democratic republic.
C
the colonists to support the Sugar Act.
D
Great Britian to supply extra money to the colonies.
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The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

A
higher than the Supreme Court.
B
lower than the Supreme Court.
C
equal to the Supreme Court.
D
unaffected by the Supreme Court.
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Under Article II of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?

A
forty-five years old.
B
thirty-five years old.
C
fifty-five years old.
D
twenty-five years old.
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Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
implied
B
expressed
C
concurrent
D
reserved
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Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
B
He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
C
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
D
He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It created a federal court system.
B
It created the state court system.
C
It created the judicial branch.
D
It created the Supreme Court.
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Which best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
B
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
C
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
D
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
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According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

A
the people
B
the union
C
the defence
D
the order
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What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?

A
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
B
Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.
C
The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
D
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.

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