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Which of the following has taken the lead role in constitutional interpretation? - The U.S. Supreme Court
The necessary and proper clause was intended for what purpose? - giving Congress an "elastic" power
that allows them to make any laws they deem fit to govern
Which constitutional principle was PRIMARILY intended for the purpose of limiting the powers of the
central government? - separation of powers
The "elastic clause" is another term for which clause of the U.S. Constitution? - necessary and proper
How did the states finally resolve the Federalist/anti-Federalist debate? - The Bill of Rights
Why did the Founders choose a republican form of government over a pure democracy? - NOT they
feared mob rule
All of these options
,What principle outlined in the Constitution was and remains the topic of the GREATEST amount of
controversy, according to the text? - federalism
The Bill of Rights addresses which of the following issues? - Due process
The Equal Rights Act is an example of which of the following? - an example of an amendment introduced
to Congress numerous times
The electoral college was drafted to appeal to which group(s) of people? - all of these options
Which of the following types of powers does Congress share to a degree with the executive branch? -
war powers
Which of the following BEST describes the U.S. Constitution's amendment process? - It is deliberate,
requiring widespread support for a proposal to be successful.
Which constitutional principle was PRIMARILY intended for the purpose of limiting the powers of the
people? - Republicanism
, The system of checks and balances constructed by the Framers was intended to establish which of the
following? - all of these options
The Articles of Confederation - were intended to give the states as much power as possible.
What does Brutus, author of Federal Farmer, suggest will make for a "secure government"? - time and
deliberation
What is the average ratio of proposed amendments to ratified amendments in Texas? - 9 to 7
How much focus did the framers of the Texas constitution give to the legislative branch in the
constitution? - The legislative branch occupies the first and longest of the three articles dealing with
branches of government.
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement when comparing the bill of rights in the Texas
Constitution to the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution? - The Texas Bill of Rights, like the
United States Bill of Rights, includes voting rights and voting qualifications.
Which of the following was NOT a requirement in order for Texas to qualify for readmission to the Union
after the Civil War? - provisions for providing at least elementary level education to all former slaves
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