(For FairUse) US Constitution Review Flashcard

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What does the Supremacy Clause state?

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The Constitution takes priority over state laws

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What does the Supremacy Clause include as the 'supreme Law of the Land'?

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Both the Constitution and federal laws

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What does "the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding” refer to in Article 6?

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It states that judges cannot contradict the U.S. Constitution.

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Under the Supremacy Clause, the “______________________” also includes federal statutes enacted by Congress.

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supreme law of the land

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In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified by all 13 states?

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1788

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What is the correct order of ratification of the U.S. Constitution as listed in Article 7? Options: 1. A great debate takes place.
2. A ratification campaign begins
3. 9 out of 13 states ratify the Constitution.

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1. A great debate takes place.
2. A ratification campaign begins
3. 9 out of 13 states ratify the Constitution.

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What authority does Congress have under the Supremacy Clause?

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Authority to restrict what state law can say about certain topics

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Why did the supporters of the Constitution postpone the ratification campaign in some states?

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To prevent the Constitution from being ratified

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How many justices are in the Supreme Court?

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9, nine, 9

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The President has multiple ___________ members or advisors.

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cabinet