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Look at the outline of the US Constitution below:The US ConstitutionI. __________II. Article I: The Legislative Branch A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4 E. Section 5 F. Section 6 G. Section 7 H. Section 8 I. Section 9 J. Section 10III. Article II: __________ A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4IV. Article III: The Judicial Branch A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3V. Article IV: The States A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4VI. Article V: Amending the ConstitutionVII. Article VI: The Supremacy ClauseVIII. Article VII: RatificationIX. The __________ and Amendments

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Look at the outline of the US Constitution below:The US ConstitutionI. __________II. Article I: The Legislative Branch A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4 E. Section 5 F. Section 6 G. Section 7 H. Section 8 I. Section 9 J. Section 10III. Article II: __________ A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4IV. Article III: The Judicial Branch A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3V. Article IV: The States A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4VI. Article V: Amending the ConstitutionVII. Article VI: The Supremacy ClauseVIII. Article VII: RatificationIX. The __________ and Amendments

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Read this citation for an informative essay.Davis, Victoria. Joining the Secret Service. Washington, D.C.: Free Print Press, 2013.This citation is for

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a book.
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a website.
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an online article.
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an online journal.
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__________ are powers not given to the federal government that can be used by a state or local government.

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Reserved
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Federalist
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Delegated
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Concurrent
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One possible use for foreign aid is for one country to help another

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improve military power.
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reduce tariffs.
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remove trade barriers.
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change policies.
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What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)?

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Governmental organizations are formally recognized.
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Governmental organizations cooperate with local governments.
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NGOs are formally recognized.
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NGOs cooperate with local governments.
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A general limitation on the power of the president is

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the possibility of impeachment.
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the ability to grant pardons.
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the ability to make treaties.
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the threat of treason.
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All of the following statements about judicial review are TRUE except:

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The 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison established judicial review.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall’s ruling established judicial review.
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Judicial review is specifically referred to and spelled out in the Constitution.
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Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the ability to declare laws unconstitutional.
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All of the following are similarities between the US and state constitutions EXCEPT:

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They all have a Bill of Rights.
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They all list ways to amend the constitution.
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They all follow the same process for voting on amendments.
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They all identify separation of powers between the three branches of government.
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Ratification is best defined as

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the process of approving the Constitution.
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the process of supporting the Constitution.
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the process of writing the Constitution.
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the process of interpreting the Constitution.
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Under the Erie doctrine, which law must be applied when a case does not involve federal law?

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a newly created federal law
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the applicable state law
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a rule selected by the plaintiff
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a policy issued by the president
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Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

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the president and vice president.
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Congress and state legislatures.
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the president and the Supreme Court.
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Congress and the Supreme Court.
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One of the United States’ allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government.Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action?

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to defend human rights
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to support democratic change
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to prevent and fight terrorism
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to protect geographic interests
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Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

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The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
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The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
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The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
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The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.
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What does the Supremacy Clause do?

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It establishes a way to change the Constitution.
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It establishes rights for citizens in different states.
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It establishes a foundation for government.
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It establishes relationships between states.
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Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

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senator
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cabinet member
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federal judge
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ambassador

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