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During the ratification debate, one speaker argues:
“The Articles have shown us what happens when the national government lacks the authority to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce its laws. The Constitution will provide the strength necessary to preserve the nation.” Which group would MOST likely agree?
Federalist
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Georgia establishes requirements for its public schools while Congress establishes rules governing trade between Georgia businesses and businesses in other states. Which principle BEST explains this division of responsibilities?
Federalism
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Which word means to formally approve a document or agreement?
Ratify
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
President of the United States
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What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
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Powers assumed by the national government by the use of the Necessary and Proper Clause
Implied
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What is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances?
Congress makes laws, while the president has authority to veto legislation passed by Congress
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As of 2024, how many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?
27
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A citizen worries that the Constitution gives too much power to the national government and does not do enough to protect individual liberties. Which group would this person most likely support?
Anti-Federalists
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If the Supreme Court rules the federal law overrides the state law, it is exercising:
Judicial review
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Two-thirds of Congress propose an amendment. What must happen next?
Three-fourths of states ratify it
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Powers held only by the state government
Reserved powers
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Citizens become dissatisfied with elected officials and vote them out of office during the next election. Which constitutional principle BEST explains the citizens' ability to change their government through elections?
Popular Sovereignty
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Which issue would most likely be handled primarily by state governments?
Declaring war
Negotiating treaties
Coining money
Establishing public schools
Establishing public schools
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Federalism divides power between:
National and state governments
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If Congress passes a law and the Supreme Court declares it unconstitutional, this demonstrates:
Checks and Balances
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The primary reason for the secrecy surrounding the Philadelphia Convention, so the Framers can write the Constitution is
To avoid public debate and potential disruption
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Which branch make laws, Passes legislation, taxes/spends, declares war, and impeaches?
Legislative
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How was representation in Congress determined under the Article of Confederation?
Each state was allotted one vote, regardless of population
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What type of powers are shared by both the national and state governments?
Concurrent powers
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What are the binding orders issued by the President that have the same effect as law but do not require Congressional approval?
Executive Orders
400
Which document created the first national government of the United States but gave the national government very little power?
Articles of Confederation
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A business in Georgia sells products to customers in Florida and Alabama. What term best describes this type of economic activity?
Interstate Commerce
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Which branch enforces laws, vetoes bills, commands military, and appoints judges/officers?
Executive
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Large states wanted representation based on population. Small states wanted equal representation. The delegates created a two-house Congress to settle the disagreement. Which agreement was this?
Great Compromise
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Delegates from both large and small states disagreed about how states should be represented in Congress. Large states believed representation should be based on population, while small states wanted equal representation. Which statement best explains why the Great Compromise was essential to the creation of the Constitution?
It balanced the competing interests of large and small states by creating a legislature with one chamber based on population and another with equal representation.
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True or False
Appointing federal judges IS a key power of the executive branch
True
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Who supported the Constitution and wanted a stronger national government?
Federalist
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Enumerated powers are
Powers specifically listed and granted to the national government in the Constitution
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Which branch interprets laws, conducts judicial review, and resolves federal disputes?
Judicial
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When Nevada argues that healthcare decisions belong to the states, it is claiming which type of power?
Which constitutional principle is being tested in this case?
Reserved Power and Federalism
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Which agreement counted three-fifths of the enslaved population when determining representation and direct taxation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
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checks and balance
600
X represents reserved powers of state governments; Y represents expressed powers of the federal government.
600
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch
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Who feared centralized power and demanded stronger protections for individual liberties, leading to the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalist