(CS-C963) POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Latest OA Review Q & S 2024(CS-C963) POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Latest OA Review Q & S 2024(CS-C963) POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Latest OA Review Q & S 2024(CS-C963) POLS 1030 American Pol...
,1. Which of the following best describes the principle of
federalism in the United States Constitution?
- A) Centralization of power at the national level
- B) Shared power between state and federal governments
- C) Complete autonomy of states
- D) Subordinate status of states to federal authority
Answer: B) Shared power between state and federal
governments
Rationale: Federalism in the United States involves a division
of powers between the national and state governments, allowing
both to exercise authority.
2. The system of checks and balances is designed to ensure that:
- A) Each branch of government operates independently without
oversight.
- B) Different branches can challenge each other’s decisions.
- C) Only the judiciary can review the laws.
- D) The executive branch holds supreme authority.
, Answer: B) Different branches can challenge each other’s
decisions
Rationale: Checks and balances prevent any one branch from
gaining too much power by allowing each branch to have some
oversight and control over the other branches.
3. Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?
- A) 12th Amendment
- B) 13th Amendment
- C) 14th Amendment
- D) 15th Amendment
Answer: B) 13th Amendment
Rationale: The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished
slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a
crime.
4. What is the primary function of the legislative branch under
the US Constitution?
- A) Interpret laws
- B) Execute laws
- C) Enforce laws
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