Government Midterm Review #3

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What kind of practice is exemplified in the situation described where the Supreme Court issues a verdict that a law goes against certain provisions of the US Constitution?

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judicial review

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Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights? Options: Additional amendments were needed, given the Constitution's lack of individual protections; Adopting the Bill of Rights was too risky because it might threaten ratification of the Constitution; The Bill of Rights should be adopted because national sovereignty should always come before states' rights; No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power.

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No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power

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How did the 9th Amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?

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It ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.

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What was the primary purpose of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution ratified in 1865?

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to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude

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what was the immediate impact of the 14th Amendment?

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It granted citizenship to all African Americans

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What happens when the laws of Ohio & the federal government contradict one another?

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The US Constitution is followed because it states that the laws of the United States take precedence over state law.

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Why did Federalists want to include the Necessary & Proper Clause in the Constitution?

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to allow the national government to efficiently run the country

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What are the first ten amendments of the US Constitution called?

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the Bill of Rights

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Legislative, makes laws, executive enforces laws, judicial interprets laws. This is a description of?

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Separation of Powers