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Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

A
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
B
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
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To create the proper style for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
remove any educated language.
B
delete personal “I” statements.
C
include vague statements.
D
focus on personal statements.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears?

A
An original case has been heard by a lower court, while an appellate case has not.
B
An original case involves the executive branch, while an appellate case does not.
C
An appellate case involves the legislative branch, while an original case does not.
D
An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.
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Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A
a case involving the laws of a single state
B
a case between two companies
C
a case appealed from a lower court
D
a case between two states
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Federalists believed a strong government would

A
take too much power from the states.
B
cause power struggles among states.
C
encourage states to work together.
D
make state government unnecessary.
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Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

A
raising taxes
B
regulating trade
C
creating a national bank
D
declaring war
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Appellate jurisdiction refers to

A
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
B
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
C
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
D
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
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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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What is the last step to creating an argumentative essay?

A
outlining
B
prewriting
C
researching
D
revising
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Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.–The Federal Farmer

A
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.
B
The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
C
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
D
Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.
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The diagram shows one way that cases reach the Supreme Court.

Question illustration
A
original jurisdiction.
B
appellate jurisdiction.
C
executive jurisdiction.
D
legislative jurisdiction.
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The final authority on legal questions in the United States is

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the Senate.
D
the Supreme Court
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The selection of federal justices by the executive branch is an example of

A
checks and balances.
B
original jurisdiction.
C
advice and consent.
D
appellate jurisdiction.
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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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Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

A
implied
B
reserved
C
concurrent
D
expressed
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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The Supreme Court is best characterized as

A
a federal court.
B
an appellate court.
C
a judicial court.
D
an inferior court.
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Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

A
The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president.
B
The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.
C
The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet.
D
The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members.
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A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

A
identify major policy issues.
B
explain Supreme Court decisions.
C
challenge congressional actions.
D
speak out against political opponents.

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