Constitution Articles: Structure and Powers of the Federal Government

Question 1

Under the principles of federalism, how is governmental power distributed according to the U.S. Constitution?

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Between the federal and state governments

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Only to the federal government

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Only to the state governments

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Not defined by the Constitution

Question 2

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government?

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Article I

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Article III

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Article II

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Article IV

Question 3

According to the Supremacy Clause found in Article VI of the Constitution, whose laws are considered superior?

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Federal laws

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State laws

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Local laws

Question 4

Which Article of the Constitution describes the process for amending the Constitution?

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Article V

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Article I

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Article VII

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Article III

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual rights and freedoms

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To regulate commerce between states

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To establish the structure of the federal government

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To declare war

Question 6

What is the basis of the principle of popular sovereignty?

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The government's power is derived from the consent of the governed

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The government's power is absolute

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The government's power is inherited

Question 7

Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

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Thirteenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

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Nineteenth Amendment

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Fifteenth Amendment

Question 8

What is the main function of the Electoral College?

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To elect the President and Vice President of the United States

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To make laws

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To appoint judges

Question 9

Which Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, assembly, and the press?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Third Amendment

Question 10

What is a key characteristic of a federal system of government?

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Power is divided between a central government and regional governments

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Power is solely granted to the legislative branch

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All power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler

Question 11

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had limited powers. How did the Constitution address this issue?

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Established a national judiciary

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Strengthened the power of individual states

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Reduced the size of the legislative branch

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Abolished the concept of popular sovereignty

Question 12

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government and grants Congress the power to enact laws?

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Article I

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Article IV

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Article II

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Article III

Question 13

Which of the following is a power granted to Congress by the Constitution to raise revenue for the federal government?

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Power of Taxation

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Power of Judicial Review

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Power of Veto

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Power of Impeachment

Question 14

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government and grants the President the authority to execute laws?

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Article II

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Article IV

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Article III

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Article I

Question 15

Which of the following is a power granted to the President by the Constitution as the head of the executive branch?

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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

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Power to Declare War

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Power to Impeach

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Power of Judicial Review

Question 16

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government and grants the Supreme Court the power to interpret laws?

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Article III

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Article I

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Article II

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Article IV

Question 17

Which of the following is a power granted to the Supreme Court by the Constitution as the highest court in the land?

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Power of Judicial Review

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Power of Veto

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Power of Taxation

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Power of Impeachment

Question 18

Which Article of the Constitution describes the process for amending the Constitution, including the method of proposal and ratification?

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Article V

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Article III

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Article II

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Article I

Question 19

Which of the following is a requirement for a proposed amendment to the Constitution to be ratified and added to the Constitution?

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Three-fourths of the states must approve the amendment

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A majority of Congress must approve the amendment

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A majority of the states must approve the amendment

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Two-thirds of the states must approve the amendment

Question 20

Which Article of the Constitution addresses the relationship between the federal government and the states, establishing the principles of federalism and the division of powers?

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Article IV

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Article II

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Article III

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Article I

Question 21

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

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Article I

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Article II

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Article III

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Article IV

Question 22

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution, requiring approval by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states?

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Article V

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Article VII

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Article VIII

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Article VI

Question 23

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the principle of federalism, dividing power between the national government and the states, ensuring a balance of authority?

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Article IV

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Article VI

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Article II

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Article VIII

Question 24

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases, ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice?

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Article III

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Article VI

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Article V

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Article IV

Question 25

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land, giving it the power to interpret the Constitution and resolve legal disputes?

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Article III

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Article IV

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Article V

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Article II

Question 26

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the office of the President and defines its powers, including the ability to veto laws, appoint judges, and command the armed forces?

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Article II

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Article III

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Article IV

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Article I

Question 27

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms?

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Bill of Rights

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Article IV

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Article I

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Article III

Question 28

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government?

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Article I

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Article III

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Article IV

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Article II

Question 29

Article I of the U.S. Constitution includes which clause that grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for executing its duties?

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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Commerce Clause

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Supremacy Clause

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Elastic Clause

Question 30

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government?

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Article II

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Article I

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Article IV

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Article III

Question 31

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government?

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Article III

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Article I

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Article II

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Article IV

Question 32

Article III, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes which principle of judicial review?

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Judicial Supremacy

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Legislative Supremacy

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Executive Supremacy

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Popular Supremacy

Question 33

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the relationship between the federal government and the states?

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Article IV

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Article I

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Article II

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Article III

Question 34

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?

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Article V

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Article II

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Article III

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Article I

Question 35

Which clause of Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows for the Constitution to be amended by a national convention?

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Convention Clause

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Proposal Clause

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Repeal Clause

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Ratification Clause

Question 36

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the federal government?

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Article I

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Article II

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Article IV

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Article III

Question 37

According to Article II of the Constitution, who has the authority to appoint federal judges?

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The President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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The House of Representatives

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The Supreme Court

Question 38

Which Article of the Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?

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Article V

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Article VI

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Article III

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Article I

Question 39

According to the Supremacy Clause, which source of law takes precedence over all others?

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The Constitution and federal laws made pursuant to it

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Common law

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International treaties

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State laws

Question 40

According to Article VI, what is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution, and laws made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made under authority of the U.S.

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Federal Laws

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State Constitutions

Question 41

Which Article outlines the process for impeaching and removing a President?

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Article II

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Article IV

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Article III

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Article I

Question 42

According to Article IV, what is the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

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To ensure that public acts, records, and judicial proceedings from one state are recognized in other states.

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To prevent states from discriminating against citizens of other states

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To regulate commerce between states

Question 43

Which Article establishes the concept of separation of powers?

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Article I

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Article II

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Article III

Question 44

According to Article III, what is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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Federal Courts of Appeals

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State Supreme Courts

Question 45

According to Article I of the Constitution, which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Judicial

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Executive

Question 46

In the context of the U.S. Senate, 'equal representation' refers to:

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Each state having two senators.

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All states having the same number of representatives.

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The number of senators being determined by the state population.

Question 47

The authority granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution to regulate commerce among the states is known as the:

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Commerce Clause

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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Taxation Clause

Question 48

Article V of the Constitution outlines the process for:

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Amending the Constitution

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Ratifying the Constitution

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Suspending the Constitution

Question 49

The principle that restricts the government to acting only within the powers explicitly granted to it by the Constitution is known as:

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Limited government

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Popular sovereignty

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Federalism

Question 50

Article II of the Constitution establishes which branch of government?

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 51

The distribution of powers among different branches of government, as established by the Constitution, is known as:

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Separation of powers

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Checks and balances

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Federalism

Question 52

Under the Constitution, which Article establishes the judicial branch of government?

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Article III

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Article I

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Article II

Question 53

The power of the Supreme Court to determine whether a law is consistent with the Constitution is known as:

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Judicial review

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Appellate jurisdiction

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Original jurisdiction