Washington's Constitution Answers

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To regulate government power, which limitations are imposed by Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.

A
Government is always limited by the leader’s decisions.
B
Government is never above the law of the land.
C
Government and law enforcement go by different regulations.
D
Government must remain neutral in federal prosecutions.
E
Government can only do what the people give it the power to do.
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Which information described in the Washington State Constitution is unique to Washington?

A
land and water rights
B
promotion of public health
C
how programs are financed
D
how taxes are raised
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Which is true about the rule of law?

A
It influences the behavior of groups.
B
It spells out how government can make new laws.
C
It applies only to the lawmakers.
D
It governs how individuals can create new policies.
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In which year did Washington’s citizens ratify their constitution?

A
1787
B
1791
C
1889
D
1898
5

When Washington became a state, who required that a constitution be drafted?

A
the US President
B
the US Congress
C
the Supreme Court of the United States
D
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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The Washington State Constitution creates separation of powers by

A
allowing the governor to determine each branch’s power.
B
giving unequal power to each branch of government.
C
giving different responsibilities to each branch of government.
D
ensuring that the supreme court oversees each branch.
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The Constitution of the State of Washington contains how many articles?

A
10
B
18
C
24
D
32
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Read the excerpt.All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.–Washington State Constitution, Article I, Section 1

A
protection of rights.
B
limited government.
C
popular sovereignty.
D
checks and balances.
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What are the major topics contained in Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.

A
citizens’ rights
B
political rights
C
government operations
D
government structure
E
government responsibilities
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Which is a fundamental principle of the Washington State Constitution?

A
The citizens serve the government.
B
The executive branch is the most powerful.
C
The government exists to serve the people.
D
The judicial branch enforces the laws.
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It is the responsibility of the legislative branch to

A
carry out the laws.
B
enforce the laws.
C
create the laws.
D
interpret the laws.
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How is Washington’s constitution amended once it has passed in the legislature?

A
by a 2/3 majority of the electorate
B
by a super majority of the electorate
C
by a 3/4 majority of the electorate
D
by a majority of the electorate

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