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Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

A
governing commerce
B
interpreting laws
C
regulating taxes
D
enforcing laws
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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?

A
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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popular sovereigntychecks and balancesfederalismrepublicanism

A
popular sovereignty
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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The Constitution’s creation of a national government with separation of powers

p
prevents the national government from being controlled by one branch.
e
eliminates overlapping or repetitive government powers among the branches.
r
reduces government powers among all branches and gives them to the states.
r
replaces stronger branch powers with weaker powers and grants more power to voters.
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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 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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The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

A
checks and balances.
B
federalism.
C
branching.
D
popular sovereignty.
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The Constitution regulates government powers by

A
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.
10

Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of

A
citizens accused of a crime.
B
elected representatives.
C
every American citizen.
D
state and national officials.
11

The Constitution regulates government powers by

A
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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A
popular sovereignty
B
checks and balances
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States’ interactions with other nations?

A
“promote the general Welfare”
B
“ensure domestic Tranquility”
C
“provide for the common defence”
D
“establish Justice”
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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 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.
15

Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of

A
citizens accused of a crime.
B
elected representatives.
C
every American citizen.
D
state and national officials.
16

The Constitution’s creation of a national government with separation of powers

A
prevents the national government from being controlled by one branch.
B
eliminates overlapping or repetitive government powers among the branches.
C
reduces government powers among all branches and gives them to the states.
D
replaces stronger branch powers with weaker powers and grants more power to voters.

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