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According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

A
the order
B
the people
C
the defence
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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.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
B
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
4

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It created the judicial branch.
B
It created the Supreme Court.
C
It created a federal court system.
5

The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

A
unaffected by the Supreme Court.
B
lower than the Supreme Court.
C
equal to the Supreme Court.
6

Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

A
implied
B
reserved
C
concurrent
7

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 equal protection 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.
8

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator’s term?

A
six years
B
four years
C
eight years
9

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
10

The final authority on legal questions in the United States is

A
the Senate.
B
the Supreme Court
C
the president.
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Why has the House of Representatives grown so much faster than the Senate?

A
The Constitution requires the number of representatives to increase each decade.
B
Representation is based on population, and the US has grown steadily.
C
Fewer and fewer representatives have been re-elected to additional terms.
12

What is the first step in the prewriting process for an argumentative essay?

A
Form a claim.
B
Create an outline.
C
Develop an opinion.
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Which best describes how the executive branch affects the power of the military?

A
The executive branch shares power with the military.
B
The executive branch checks the power of the military.
C
The executive branch gives power to the military.
14

Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

A
They must have a college education.
B
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
C
They serve four-year terms.
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Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.
B
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.
C
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
16

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
B
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
C
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
17

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

A
Enslaved Persons Clause.
B
Advice and Consent Clause.
C
State Approval Clause.
18

The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
B
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

A
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
B
The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
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Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

A
The primary role of federal government is to offer services that citizens cannot provide for themselves.
B
Taxes pay for the services that the federal government provides to every American citizen.
C
I believe the federal government should not tax its citizens more than they can afford to pay.

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