Unit 2: Constitution & Federalism Test

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Which document established the current structure of the U.S. federal government? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights

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The U.S. Constitution

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Which amendment to the Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states? Options: First Amendment, Tenth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

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Federalism

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional entities

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Which of the following powers is exclusive to the federal government? Options: Regulating interstate commerce, Establishing local governments, Conducting elections, Issuing marriage licenses

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Regulating interstate commerce

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Which of the following is an example of concurrent powers? Options: The power to regulate immigration, The power to levy taxes, The power to declare war, The power to coin money

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The power to levy taxes

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What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers?

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To ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

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Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

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Judicial Branch

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What is the main function of the legislative branch?

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To make laws

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Which amendment provides protection against self-incrimination? Options: Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Sixth Amendment, Seventh Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to:

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A speedy and public trial