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Which of these phrases is missing from the First Amendment as shown here?

• "the right to bear arms."

• "the right to freedom of expression."

• "to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

• "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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The Amendment seen could be used to protect which of these people from criminal prosecution?

• Myra brings a handgun into a major airport.

• Andre fires one of his employees because of his views on reincarnation.

• Clarence is arrested for lieing under oath during testimony in a court of law.

• Carl is arrested for writing an essay calling for the impeachment of his U.S. Senator.

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Article VIII gives the ultimate power to tax to which institution?

• state governors

• the U.S. Congress

• state legislatures

• the Executive Branch

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Which overall trend is represented by these selections from the Articles of Confederation?

• a rejection of Enlightenment philosophy

• a reliance on a strong national government

• a preference for state control of governance

• a need for more federal power over the states

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Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation?

• a well armed and well trained military force

• financial and military assistance from Great Britain

• substantial industrial production of armaments

• settling conflicts associated with the settlement of western lands

Answer explanation

The correct choice was financial and military assistance from Great Britain, which was one of the few successes of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation.

The "elastic clause" in the US Constitution

• expands the powers of Congress.

• expanded suffrage in the United States.

• outlines the powers of the executive branch.

• established a federal system for the United States.

Answer explanation

The 'elastic clause' in the US Constitution expands the powers of Congress.

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Place the first four presidents of the United States in the chronological order that they served.

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

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