Question 1

The ________ provides that federal law takes precedence over state or local law.

Accepted Answer

The preemption doctrine states that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state or local laws. This means that if there is a conflict between a federal law and a state or local law, the federal law must be followed. This is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land. The other choices (B, C, D) are not directly related to the question of federal preemption.

Question 2

The ________ is responsible for making federal law.

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch, also known as Congress, is responsible for making federal law. The President is part of the executive branch and can propose legislation, but the actual creation of laws is the responsibility of Congress. The Supreme Court is part of the judiciary branch and interprets laws, but does not create them.

Question 3

The president is not elected by popular vote but instead is selected by the Electoral College, whose representatives are appointed by state delegations.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. The president of the United States is selected by the Electoral College, which is made up of representatives appointed by state delegations. However, these representatives are expected to vote based on the popular vote of their respective states.

Question 4

How is power divided between the federal government and the state governments?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The ________ was a document that restricted the newly created U.S. federal government from levying and collecting taxes, regulating commerce with foreign countries, and regulating interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

The Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States, but it limited the power of the federal government and gave most of the power to the individual states. It prevented the federal government from levying taxes and regulating commerce, making it difficult for the government to raise funds or control trade between the states.

Question 6

Why have checks and balances been built into the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances have been built into the U.S. Constitution to prevent any one of the three branches of the government from becoming too powerful. This system ensures that each branch is able to limit the powers of the other branches, creating a balance of power. This helps to maintain stability and prevent abuses of power. The other options are not correct as they do not accurately reflect the purpose of checks and balances.

Question 7

The U.S. Constitution limits the government's ability to restrict individual rights.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution contains the Bill of Rights, which outlines individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the right to due process. The Constitution also includes checks and balances between the three branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and infringing on individual rights.

Question 8

When the states ratified the Constitution, they delegated ________ powers to the federal government.

Accepted Answer

Enumerated powers are specific powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. These powers include things like the power to declare war, regulate commerce, and collect taxes. When the states ratified the Constitution, they delegated these specific enumerated powers to the federal government.

Question 9

Checks and balances built into the Constitution ensure that amendments to the Constitution are not contradictory to existing laws.

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances are designed to ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, not to prevent amendments from being contradictory to existing laws. Amendments can change or override existing laws if ratified.

Question 10

In federalism, the federal government and the state governments share powers.

Accepted Answer

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority (federal government) and constituent political units (state governments). In this system, both the federal government and state governments share powers and responsibilities in governing the country.

Question 11

Esteos is a country in which the federal government and the twelve state governments share powers. The form of government in Esteos is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The description of Esteos having a federal government and state governments sharing powers corresponds to the concept of federalism, making option B the correct choice. Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong centralized power, unitarianism is a system where power is concentrated in a central government without shared powers, and democracy is a form of government where citizens have a say in decision-making processes.

Question 12

When the states ratified the Constitution, they delegated certain powers-called enumerated powers-to the federal government.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Constitution outlines the powers of the federal government in Article I, Section 8, and the states delegated these powers to the federal government when they ratified the Constitution.

Question 13

The legislative branch of the U.S. federal government is ________.

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch of the U.S. federal government is bicameral, meaning it has two houses or chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Question 14

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president for certain activities, such as treason, bribery, and other crimes.

Accepted Answer

This is defined in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution.

Question 15

The primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to limit the power of the federal government of America and restrict it from levying or collecting taxes.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to create a new framework for the federal government and address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The delegates sought to establish a stronger central government while also protecting individual rights and preserving states' rights. The power to tax was a key component of this new framework, as the federal government needed the ability to generate revenue to function effectively.

Question 16

How is the federal government divided? Why are checks and balances necessary? Explain with instances.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Reserved powers are delegated to the judiciary by the president of the United States.

Accepted Answer

Reserved powers are powers that are not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, and are instead reserved for the states or the people. The president does not have the authority to delegate or grant these powers to the judiciary.

Question 18

The form of government in the United States of America is known as federalism.

Accepted Answer

The government in the United States of America is a federal system, which means that power is divided between the central government and the state governments. This form of government is known as federalism.

Question 19

Reserved powers are given to the ________ by the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The reserved powers are those that are not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution and are therefore reserved for the states. The Tenth Amendment specifically states that "powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." This means that state governments have the authority to exercise powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government, such as the power to regulate intrastate commerce, create and manage public schools, and establish and enforce criminal laws. Therefore, the correct answer is C, state governments.

Question 20

Which of the following is established by the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution establishes that the U.S. Constitution, federal treaties, laws, and regulations are the supreme law of the land. This means that if there is a conflict between a state law and a federal law, the federal law prevails. It also means that federal law is superior to state law.

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