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What concept in the US Constitution states that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
What concept in the US Constitution states that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
Which part of the US Constitution describes the powers and structure of the judicial branch?
Which part of the US Constitution describes the powers and structure of the judicial branch?
Which Amendments are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?
Which Amendments are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?
The promise of adding a bill of rights was a significant factor in the eventual ratification of which document?
The promise of adding a bill of rights was a significant factor in the eventual ratification of which document?
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Which legislative body was created to primarily check the power of the US President?
Which legislative body was created to primarily check the power of the US President?
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According to the US Constitution, what type of committees include members from both chambers of Congress?
According to the US Constitution, what type of committees include members from both chambers of Congress?
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Which chapter in the study material focused specifically on the Legislative Branch of the US Government?
Which chapter in the study material focused specifically on the Legislative Branch of the US Government?
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Which part of the US Constitution outlines the process of constitutional amendment?
Which part of the US Constitution outlines the process of constitutional amendment?
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Under the US Constitution, which freedoms are recognized as means of political expression?
Under the US Constitution, which freedoms are recognized as means of political expression?
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What is the primary function of the US Supreme Court?
What is the primary function of the US Supreme Court?
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What is the highest form of law in the United States?
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the US court system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the US court system?
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What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?
What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?
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What is the most significant power exercised by the Supreme Court?
What is the most significant power exercised by the Supreme Court?
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Who initiated the New Deal?
Who initiated the New Deal?
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What is the result of the landmark case Marbury v. Madison?
What is the result of the landmark case Marbury v. Madison?
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What is the relationship between the president and the Supreme Court in cases involving foreign affairs?
What is the relationship between the president and the Supreme Court in cases involving foreign affairs?
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the US system of government?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the US system of government?
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What did the New Deal transform?
What did the New Deal transform?
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What is the primary purpose of a Select Committee in the US Congress?
What is the primary purpose of a Select Committee in the US Congress?
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Which of the following is a role of the President of the United States?
Which of the following is a role of the President of the United States?
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What is the term for the appropriation of federal funds by congressional legislators for projects in their own congressional districts?
What is the term for the appropriation of federal funds by congressional legislators for projects in their own congressional districts?
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Which of the following is a power vested to the US President by the US Constitution?
Which of the following is a power vested to the US President by the US Constitution?
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What is the term for a special form of representation, providing personal aid to a constituent or group of constituents?
What is the term for a special form of representation, providing personal aid to a constituent or group of constituents?
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Who is the head of the Department of Justice?
Who is the head of the Department of Justice?
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What is the number of electors required for a presidential candidate to be elected?
What is the number of electors required for a presidential candidate to be elected?
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What is the role of the National Security Council?
What is the role of the National Security Council?
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Who is the chair of the National Security Council?
Who is the chair of the National Security Council?
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