Supremacy Clause and Ratifying the Constitution Vocabulary Quiz

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According to Article VI, which law prevails in case of a conflict, federal or state law?

  • Neither federal nor state law
  • Both federal and state law
  • Federal law (correct)
  • State law

Which court decides whether a state law interferes with a federal law?

  • Local Court
  • State Court
  • Federal Court
  • Supreme Court (correct)

What does the presidential oath of office signify?

  • Allegiance to the political party
  • Obedience to the state laws
  • Promise to uphold the Constitution (correct)
  • Commitment to the military forces

How many of the original thirteen states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to be adopted?

<p>Nine states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused some states to agree to ratify the Constitution?

<p>Assurance of a strong central government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution on June 21, 1788?

<p>New Hampshire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the third section of Article VI provide for?

<p>It provides for an oath of office for federal and state officials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do public officials ensure the separation of religion and government?

<p>By refraining from taking any religious oath of office (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some states NOT agree to ratify the Constitution?

<p>They were concerned about a lack of protection for individual rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused other states to agree to ratify the Constitution?

<p>The compromise to include a Bill of Rights in the Constitution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three states agreed to ratify the Constitution after the compromise?

<p>Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On June 21, 1788, which state became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution?

<p>New Hampshire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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