Question 1

What type of government did the farmers create in 1787 to protect citizens' liberties?

Accepted Answer

A government that splits powers among different branches

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A monarchy

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A central government with all the power

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A dictatorship

Question 2

Which of the following best describes expressed powers?

Accepted Answer

Powers directly stated in the Constitution

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Powers shared with state governments

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Powers not mentioned anywhere

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Powers that can be assumed

Question 3

What term refers to powers that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out expressed powers?

Accepted Answer

Implied powers

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Exclusive powers

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Expressed powers

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Reserved powers

Question 4

What is one reason state and local powers are important?

Accepted Answer

They allow communities to make their own decisions.

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They are the same as federal powers.

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They only apply to large cities.

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They take away power from the federal government.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power shared by both the federal and state governments?

Accepted Answer

Levying taxes

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Using the Constitution to create laws

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Regulating interstate commerce

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Declaring war

Question 6

Which power is denied to the states in the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Making treaties with foreign countries

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Collecting taxes

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Establishing local governments

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Regulating education

Question 7

Which statement is true according to Article VI of the US Constitution?

Accepted Answer

State laws cannot contradict federal laws.

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States can create laws that oppose treaties.

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Local laws always override federal laws.

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Federal laws are optional for states.

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