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2.09 Quiz: The Constitution

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Which term refers to the beginning of the Constitution?
Which term refers to the beginning of the Constitution?
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preamble
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What branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
What branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
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executive
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What branch of government is responsible for making laws?
What branch of government is responsible for making laws?
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legislative
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What is a major purpose of the judicial branch of government?
What is a major purpose of the judicial branch of government?
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to interpret laws
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The Fifth Amendment concerns which of the following?
The Fifth Amendment concerns which of the following?
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rights of the accused; allows criminals due process in court
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Which constitutional principle describes the division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government?
Which constitutional principle describes the division of power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government?
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separation of powers
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What powers are set aside for the states or for the people?
What powers are set aside for the states or for the people?
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reserved powers
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Which is an example of a delegated power?
Which is an example of a delegated power?
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coining money
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Which is not an example of an informal amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Which is not an example of an informal amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
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The federal government institutes an income tax.
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How much of Congress must approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution before it is sent to the states?
How much of Congress must approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution before it is sent to the states?
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two-thirds