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According to the Summary of The States, what must each state respect?

• The laws and decisions of other states

• The rights of its citizens

• The Constitution of the United States

• The authority of the federal government

The United States guarantees that each state has a _ form of government.

What is the supreme law of the land that everyone must follow?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

According to the passage, do citizens of each state have the same rights and freedoms as citizens of other states?

• Yes

• No

• It is not mentioned in the passage

• Only some rights and freedoms are the same

How can the Constitution be changed or amended?

• Through a process involving Congress and the states

• Through a process involving the President and the Supreme Court

• Through a process involving the Senate and the House of Representatives

• Through a process involving the Governor and the state legislature

What is Congress's authority regarding admitting new states into the Union and taking land from existing states?

For the Constitution to become effective, _ out of thirteen states had to ratify it.

1. The United States Constitution provides that federal judges be appointed for life primarily to:

• Ensure their impartiality and prevent them from being influenced by politics
• Guarantee their objectivity and shield them from political interference
• Secure their autonomy and safeguard them from political manipulation
• Ensure their independence and protect them from political pressure or influence

1. What is the constitutional power of the Supreme Court?

• To interpret the Constitution and make decisions on cases involving federal law and the Constitution.
• To enforce laws and regulations at the federal level.
• To oversee the executive branch and ensure its compliance with the Constitution.
• To create new laws and policies for the country.

1. How many Justices are there in the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 12
• 3
• 5
• 9