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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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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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Read the preamble to the Constitution.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.In the preamble, the phrase “establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility” means

A
to improve the government system and structure.
B
to create a system of laws for internal peace.
C
to identify the seat of power in the government.
D
to install this government system for the nation.
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Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare.According to the excerpt, the responsibility of government is to

A
create and maintain a system that exists to serve state governments.
B
set up an operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government.
C
preserve and enforce internal law and order.
D
maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.
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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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The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
B
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
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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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Read the preamble to the Constitution.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.According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

A
the order
B
the union
C
the defence
D
the people
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According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports

A
practicing religions that are national and official.
B
practicing religions approved by the government.
C
practicing religion only in private settings.
D
practicing any religion that one chooses, or none at all.
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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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