Test Review U.S. Foundations: Government and Constitution

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Which of these illustrates a critical difference between a democracy and a monarchy?

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More viewpoints are used to make laws in a democracy.

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Any powers not specifically stated in the US Constitution are?

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given to the states

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Which of the following lists the steps required to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution in the correct sequence?

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Madison introduced it, Congress approved it, and the states ratified it.

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A change to an original document, such as the Constitution, is a(n)

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amendment.

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According to national supremacy, if a state constitutional amendment is in conflict with the U.S. Constitution, the amendment must be

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removed from the state constitution

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Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review?

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The Supreme Court

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By agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights,

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the Founders were responding to Anti-Federalists’ fears of an overly powerful national government.

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

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The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

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How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

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The number of representatives in the House is based on the state population.

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Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?

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Unelected head of state