Question 1

Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?

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to state that government power comes from the people

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to record that all the citizens wrote the Constitution

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to provide an introduction that would interest readers

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to declare that the people were separating from Great Britain

Question 2

Why does each state have two senators?

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to balance the rights of large and small states

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so the Senate does not become overcrowded

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to assure there are enough people to pass the laws

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so that one can take over if the other is unavailable

Question 3

What is the primary work of Congress?

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to make laws for the country

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to determine who will be the candidate for president

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to be the chief executives of the states they represent

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to debate whether laws are constitutional

Question 4

All of these are duties of the executive branch except

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proposing new taxes.

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negotiating treaties.

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nominating federal judges.

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carrying out the laws.

Question 5

What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?

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It is signed by the president.

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It is voted on by the citizens.

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It is approved by the state legislators

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It is passed by the Supreme Court.

Question 6

What name is given to the Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional?

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judicial review

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federalism

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veto power

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impeachment

Question 7

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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to list the responsibilities of elected officials

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to make it difficult to amend the Constitution

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to share power between state and national governments

Question 8

An amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by three-fourths of the

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state legislatures.

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Supreme Court justices.

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citizens.

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Senate.

Question 9

What groups can propose an amendment to the Constitution?

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Congress

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presidents

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governors

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Supreme Court

Question 10

How does Congress check the power of the president?

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All of these choices

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The Congress approves presidential appointments.

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Congress may override the president's veto.

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Congress may impeach the president.

Question 11

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

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27

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21

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41

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10

Question 12

What is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?

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to interpret laws (make sure they are carried out fairly)

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to make taxes

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to make laws

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to enforce laws

Question 13

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

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for life

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2 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 14

What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

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U.S. Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Gettysburg Address

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Magna Carta

Question 15

Which of the following is an eligibility requirement for the office of President?

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Be a natural-born citizen of the United States

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Have military leadership experience

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Be at least 55 years of age

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Have a college degree

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