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11. Identify which fact about the amendment process best supports this quotation from the textbook.
The formal amendment process emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system.
(1 point)
Amending the Constitution is a complex process that usually takes years to accomplish.
Congress sends very few amendments on to the states for consideration.
The chief executive has the ability to influence the amendment process, but has no power to ratify amendments.
The national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment.
12. Read this excerpt from the U.S. Constitution.
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
–Article I, Section 8
This section of the Constitution relates to (1 point)
the implied powers of the executive branch.
the expressed powers of the executive branch.
the implied powers of the legislative branch.
the expressed powers of the legislative branch.
13. Read this excerpt from the textbook:
In 1952, at the height of the Korean War, a labor dispute threatened to shut down the nation’s steel industry and imperil the war effort. To avert a strike, President Harry Truman, acting as commander in chief, ordered the Secretary of Commerce to seize and operate several steel mills. But the Supreme Court found that here the President had overstepped his constitutional authority. It held that only Congress, acting under its commerce power, could authorize the seizure of private property in time of war, and it had not done so.
This is an example of (1 point)
the judicial branch limiting the legislative branch.
the legislative branch limiting the executive branch.
the judicial branch limiting the executive branch.
the legislative branch limiting the judicial branch.
14. Read this quote from Alexander Hamilton.
The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges as a fundamental law. . . . If there should happen to be an irreconcilable variance between the two . . . the Constitution ought to be preferred to the statute. . . .
–Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 78
Hamilton's statement is fundamental to which concept? (1 point)
judicial review
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
15. Read this excerpt from the textbook:
During the years the Articles of Confederation were in force (1781–1789), there were no national courts and no national judiciary. The laws of the United States were interpreted and applied as each State saw fit, and sometimes not at all. Disputes between States and between persons who lived in different States were decided, if at all, by the courts in one of the States involved. Often, decisions by the courts in one State were ignored by courts in the other States.
This excerpt from the textbook explains why (1 point)
delegates to the Constitutional Convention wanted checks and balances among the branches of government.
the Framers of the Articles of Confederation felt there was no need for a national judiciary.
the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary.
many members of Congress felt there was no need for a strong federal government.
16. Many states refused to ratify the Constitution unless (1 point)
it established a one-house legislature with each state equally represented.
Congress promised to ban the slave trade at once.
a general listing of the rights of the people were added to it.
it stipulated that the provisions of the Bill of Rights would apply to both the states and the national government.
17. Which of the following examples is not grounds for losing one's American citizenship? (1 point)
attaining citizenship in another country, such as Great Britain
marrying a citizen of a foreign country
serving as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign country
taking an oath to a foreign state to accept employment there
11.D
12.D
13.B
14.A
15.C
16.C
17.B
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Here are the step-by-step explanations for each question:
11. The fact about the amendment process that best supports the quotation is that the national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment. This emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system, as it involves both the national (federal) and state governments.
12. This section of the Constitution relates to the expressed powers of the legislative branch. Article I, Section 8 outlines the specific powers granted to Congress, including the power to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water.
13. This is an example of the judicial branch (Supreme Court) limiting the executive branch (President). The Supreme Court ruled that President Truman had overstepped his constitutional authority by ordering the seizure and operation of steel mills without authorization from Congress.
14. Hamilton's statement is fundamental to the concept of judicial review. He argues that the courts have the authority to interpret laws and the Constitution, and if there is a conflict between the two, the Constitution should be preferred over the statute. This establishes the principle of judicial review, which allows the courts to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional.
15. This excerpt from the textbook explains why the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary. During the years the Articles of Confederation were in force, there were no national courts or judiciary, which led to inconsistent interpretations and applications of laws. To avoid this, the Framers believed a national judiciary was necessary to ensure uniformity and fairness in the interpretation and application of federal law.
16. Many states refused to ratify the Constitution unless it stipulated that the provisions of the Bill of Rights would apply to both the states and the national government. This request from the states led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which provide specific protections and rights to individuals and limit the powers of the federal government.
17. Attaining citizenship in another country, such as Great Britain, is not grounds for losing one's American citizenship. While acquiring citizenship in another country can potentially create dual citizenship, it does not automatically result in the loss of American citizenship. Marrying a citizen of a foreign country and serving as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign country can potentially lead to loss of American citizenship, depending on certain circumstances. Taking an oath to a foreign state to accept employment there can also potentially result in the loss of American citizenship.
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11. The fact about the amendment process that best supports the quotation is "The national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment." This is because it emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system by requiring both the national and state governments to be involved in the amendment process.
12. The excerpt from the U.S. Constitution relates to the expressed powers of the legislative branch. This is because it specifically states the powers of Congress to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures, as mentioned in Article I, Section 8.
13. This excerpt is an example of the judicial branch limiting the executive branch. It shows that the Supreme Court held that President Truman had overstepped his constitutional authority by ordering the seizure of private property without congressional authorization.
14. Hamilton's statement is fundamental to the concept of judicial review. He argues that the courts have the proper and peculiar province to interpret the laws, and in case of an irreconcilable variance between the Constitution and a statute, the Constitution should be preferred and upheld by the courts.
15. This excerpt from the textbook explains why the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary. It highlights the lack of a national judiciary under the Articles of Confederation, where each state had their own interpretation and application of laws, leading to inconsistencies and disputes. This would have prompted the Framers to establish a national judiciary to ensure uniformity and resolution of disputes.
16. Many states refused to ratify the Constitution unless it stipulated that the provisions of the Bill of Rights would apply to both the states and the national government. This was a key concern for the ratification of the Constitution, and the addition of the Bill of Rights helped address these concerns.
17. Attaining citizenship in another country, such as Great Britain, is not grounds for losing one's American citizenship. While marrying a citizen of a foreign country, serving as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign country, and taking an oath to a foreign state to accept employment there can potentially lead to loss of American citizenship.