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Read the paragraph.The state of Florida passed an amendment to existing election laws. The new law placed restrictions on who can drop off a voter's ballot. The new law also restricts voter registration groups. A federal judge found the new Florida law to be unconstitutional, ruling that the law made it difficult for voters who have socioeconomic disadvantages to vote.

A
A federal judge used the supremacy clause to overrule a state law.
B
A federal judge used federalism to argue that election laws are a state power.
C
A federal judge used the separation of powers to argue federal law supersedes state law.
D
A federal judge used the principle of a representative government to overrule election laws.
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Why is the state legislature more influential than the national government in education?

A
because state constitutions generally supersede the US Constitution
B
because state constitutions override the US Constitution when it comes to education specifically
C
because the US Constitution allows the federal government to opt out of overseeing education
D
because the US Constitution does not delegate power to the federal government to oversee education
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Public concerns regarding school start times have been growing in recent years. An interest group, the Florida Education Association (FEA), has begun to publicly campaign for a policy for Florida high schools to have a later start time. The FEA has drafted a bill that is being sponsored by a state representative in the Florida Legislature.

A
A committee will debate and amend the bill.
B
An interest group will seek support from local businesses.
C
The governor will sign the bill into law or veto it.
D
Nongovernmental organizations will present the bill to a house in the state legislature.
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When the state legislature passes a law, but the governor vetoes it, this is an example of

A
an interest group’s influence.
B
separation of powers.
C
the supremacy clause.
D
representative government.
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The sources of powers reserved to the states are specifically outlined in

A
the Tenth Amendment.
B
the Supremacy Clause.
C
Article I.
D
state constitutions.
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The role of elected district officials in a representative government is to represent

A
corporations.
B
the people.
C
the district’s resources.
D
government officials.
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Declaring war and coining money are considered

A
states’ rights.
B
implied powers.
C
national rights.
D
expressed powers.
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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 statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

A
States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.
B
State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.
C
The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.
D
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.
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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.
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How did constitutional principles affect gerrymandering in Florida?

A
A judge overruled new districts, stating federal law was superior to state law.
B
A special interest group campaigned for a fair and balanced district map.
C
The district maps demonstrated a representative government at all levels in Florida.
D
The separation of powers allowed the governor to veto maps upheld by the judicial branch.
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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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Based on the Supremacy Clause, what must a judge support in the event of a legal conflict?

A
state law over federal law
B
city law over state law
C
the Constitution over state law
D
the president’s opinion over the Constitution
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Which example is a public policy that the federal government can address that state governments cannot?

A
healthcare policies
B
trade between two states
C
public transportation within a city
D
private education polices
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What is the role of state governments when it comes to public issues?

A
to define the fundamental rights of citizens
B
to solve problems by creating public policies
C
to consider policies that benefit business profits
D
to promote issues such as education or poverty
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What is one way that constitutional principles can affect public policy?

A
A commission can review and change the constitution.
B
Judges can rule that a passed law violates the constitution.
C
Legislatures can revoke citizens’ fundamental constitutional rights.
D
State and national governments can jointly oversee constitutional powers.
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Which branch of the government enforces public policy laws?

A
judicial branch
B
federal branch
C
executive branch
D
legislative branch
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Expressed powers are those that are

A
specifically granted in the Constitution.
B
held by both the federal government and the states.
C
considered the basis for the “necessary and proper” clause.
D
inferior compared to powers directly given by Congress.
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Which of these is considered a concurrent power?

A
establishing schools
B
drafting soldiers
C
coining money
D
collecting taxes
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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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