Unit #1 - Constitution Foundations Test

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Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances as it functions today? Options: The congressional veto, A declaration of war by Congress, The appointment of the Speaker of the House, The ratification of treaties by the Senate

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The ratification of treaties by the Senate

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Which document best describes a government based on unity, natural rights, and the social contract theory? Options: Articles of Confederation, Mayflower Compact, U.S. Constitution.

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Declaration of Independence

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The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to

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revise the Articles of Confederation

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Compared to government under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution

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called for separation of powers among the three branches of government

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Which of the following was NOT a weakness of government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: the national judiciary resolved arguments between the states, Congress lacked the power to tax, it lacked a national judiciary, it was unable to control commercial interests

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the national judiciary resolved arguments between the states

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Which compromise describes how the Founding Fathers resolved the issues of slavery and the taxation of exports?

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Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

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Those who support the pluralist theory of democracy believe that interest groups compete to promote their preferences.

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interest groups compete to promote their preferences

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The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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established the principle of judicial review

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The Bill of Rights includes

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the first 10 amendments.

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Amending the Constitution is a multi-step process. Which of the following steps are required to amend the Constitution? proposal at the national level, proposal at the state level, presidential signature, congressional ratification

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proposal at the national level