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Article III: The Courts — Unit test Answers

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Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?

A
habeas corpus
B
individual rights
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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What was the Federalists’ position on creating a bill of rights?

A
They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers.
B
They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power.
C
They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it.
D
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
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A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

A
refusing to amend the Constitution.
B
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
C
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
D
violating the Supremacy Clause.
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Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons’s view of interstate commerce?

A
State and federal governments should jointly negotiate interstate commerce.
B
The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.
C
Individual operators should negotiate interstate commerce.
D
State governments have power over interstate commerce.
5

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
B
Supremacy Clause.
C
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
D
Enslaved Persons Clause.
6

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

A
a case involving state laws
B
a case between two companies
C
a case appealed from a lower court
D
a case between two states
7

Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the House.
D
the Senate.
8

Writing a state constitution is an example of

A
an implied power.
B
a reserved power.
C
a concurrent power.
D
an expressed power.
9

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

A
reviewing it in committee
B
sending it to the other house
C
approving it by a vote
D
sending it to the president
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Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

A
No single branch of government would have too much power.
B
The president should have more power than the other branches.
C
Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.
D
Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
B
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
C
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
D
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
12

Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
Congress.
D
the Senate.
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Why is judicial review important in a democracy?

A
It allows the judiciary to keep a check on the power of the legislature and the executive.
B
It gives the judiciary the power to appoint and remove judges under the federal court system.
C
It allows the President to control the judiciary and remove the judges as per the President's will.
D
It stops the courts from hearing cases against the government's decisions.
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One of president’s powers is the ability to

A
appoint senators.
B
approve pardons.
C
appoint mayors.
D
confirm judges.
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Passing laws, creating courts, and collecting taxes are examples of

A
concurrent powers.
B
politician’s rights.
C
implied powers.
D
individual rights.

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