US Constitution and Federalism
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What is the primary purpose of the Commerce Clause in the US Constitution?

  • To guarantee individual rights and freedoms
  • To regulate businesses that operate within state boundaries
  • To regulate businesses that operate between state lines (correct)
  • To establish the Supreme Court's jurisdiction
  • What is the main responsibility of the President under the Take Care Clause?

  • To appoint federal judges
  • To enforce ALL laws passed by Congress (correct)
  • To propose laws to Congress
  • To negotiate treaties with foreign nations
  • What is the primary purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

  • To regulate interstate commerce
  • To ensure states' rights are protected
  • To establish the supremacy of federal law
  • To require states to honor laws and court rulings of other states (correct)
  • Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, public, and impartial trial with a lawyer?

    <p>Amendment 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for amending the Constitution through a state convention?

    <p>2/3 of states call a convention, propose amendments, and 3/4 of states ratify it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

    <p>To require states to extend the same privileges and immunities to all citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause ensures that states must recognize the laws and court decisions of other states?

    <p>Full Faith and Credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

    <p>To guarantee individual and states' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is often referred to as the 'states' rights' amendment?

    <p>The Tenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of states required to ratify a proposed amendment to the Constitution?

    <p>Three-fourths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the Take Care Clause?

    <p>The President must enforce all laws passed by Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Commerce Clause in the context of the Constitution?

    <p>To regulate commerce between states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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