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The Bill of Rights being added to the Constitution is because of

• To address Anti-Federalist concerns.

• To create a national bank.
• To eliminate state powers completely.
• To establish a stronger central government.

The role of the Court is to

• make law

• enforce law

• interpret law

• wear black robes.

How did the 12th Amendment change how the President and Vice President are elected?

• By eliminating the Electoral College system.

• By requiring separate electoral votes for President and Vice President.

• The 12th Amendment allowed Congress to elect the President and Vice President.
• The 12th Amendment mandated a popular vote for both President and Vice President.

When the President orders the military to strike a terrorist target he is acting as _________.

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Chief of Staff
• Commander-in-Chief

When the President uses the State of the Union to attempt to convince Congress to pass a particular bill he is acting as _____________.

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Legislator

The Supreme Court found that the town of Cape Hill could not discriminate when deciding what religions could place displays in the town square. This is an example of

• judicial review.

• of the 4th Amendment.

• separation of powers.

• checks and balances

Which Amendment made slavery illegal?

• 15th Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 13th Amendment

What does the 25th Amendment do? Select all that apply.

• Made slavery illegal.

• Provides a way to replace a departed Vice President.

• Provides a way to replace a president that can longer perform the duties of POTUS.

• Provides a way for the Electoral College to select a POTUS and a VP seperately.

Which Amendment did the Supreme Court use to apply the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis?

• Ninth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• First Amendment
• Fourteenth Amendment

If a person wants to win a seat on a city council, state legislature, or governor they must

• receive a majority of votes from registered voters.

• serve a term without election by double crossing their opponent.

• win the election lottery.

• be appointed by the mayor