U.S. Constitution Key Concepts

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Which of the following best describes the function of the legislative branch under the U.S. Constitution? Options: Enforcing judicial interpretations of constitutional law, Formulating and enacting public policy through legislation, Resolving constitutional disputes between states, Appointing federal judges and justices

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Formulating and enacting public policy through legislation

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James Madison’s role in the drafting of the Constitution and the Federalist Papers earned him which of the following titles? First Chief Justice, Architect of the Bill of Rights, Father of the Constitution, Author of the Declaration of Independence

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Father of the Constitution

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The Great Compromise resolved a dispute between large and small states by

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Establishing a bicameral Congress with proportional and equal representation

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The Supremacy Clause found in Article VI of the Constitution establishes that

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Federal law takes precedence over state law when in conflict

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Which of the following best reflects the concept of checks and balances? Options: Congress overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote, The Bill of Rights limiting government power, Voters electing representatives to serve in Congress, States retaining powers not delegated to the federal government

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Congress overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote

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The Federalist Papers were intended to

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Promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

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Which of the following principles is most clearly reflected in the Tenth Amendment? Judicial review, Executive privilege, Federalism, Bicameralism

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Federalism

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The Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution allows Congress to

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Expand its powers beyond those explicitly listed

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In Federalist No. 51, Madison argues for

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Separation of powers to prevent tyranny

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Which of the following best illustrates popular sovereignty in the U.S. system? Options: The lifetime tenure of Supreme Court justices, Congress declaring war, Citizens voting in federal and state elections, The use of executive orders

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Citizens voting in federal and state elections