Mod 6 Study Guide: Citizenship and the Constitution

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To improve the Articles of Confederation.

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How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

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The Virginia Plan proposed that representation should be based on state population, while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation.

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In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following? three-fourths of the states, the president of the United States, two-thirds of the state legislatures, two-thirds of both houses of Congress

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three-fourths of the states

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Which statement correctly describes federal district courts? Options: The decisions made in the district courts are final since there is no way to appeal them. The judges who serve on district courts are given lifetime appointments by the president. The district courts hear cases that involve important constitutional or public-interest issues. The district courts hear cases to determine if cases heard in lower courts were tried appropriately.

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The decisions made in the district courts are final since there is no way to appeal them.

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has the power to veto laws

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Executive Branch

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settles disputes between states

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Judicial Branch

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What has the power to override the veto? Options: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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ensures that laws are carried out

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Executive Branch

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proposes and passes laws

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Legislative Branch

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What has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution? Options: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch

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Judicial Branch