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Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution Quiz

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A result of the amendment process is that

it requires Congress and the states to work together.
it requires Congress and the states to work separately.
it requires Congress and the states to recognize people's rights.
it forces Congress and the states to respect legal records.
A.it requires Congress and the states to work together.
Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

the president and vice president.
Congress and state legislatures.
the president and the Supreme Court.
Congress and the Supreme Court.
B.Congress and state legislatures.
How many states had to vote for the Constitution to approve it?

two-thirds
three-fourths
nine of thirteen
all thirteen
C.nine of thirteen
Which best explains why the Privileges and Immunities Clause forbids states from discriminating against citizens from other states?

The Constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of location, to have the same rights.
The Constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of skin color, to have the same rights.
The Constitution intended for all states, regardless of location, to respect each other's laws.
The Constitution intended for all states, regardless of state laws, to respect enslaved persons.
A.The Constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of location, to have the same rights.
Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.
Enslaved persons who escape must be granted their freedom.
C.Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.
After Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law?

The president must approve it.
Three-quarters of the states must approve it.
The Supreme Court must approve it.
Half of the states must approve it.
B.Three-quarters of the states must approve it.
The process of approving the Constitution is best described as

simple.
unofficial.
difficult.
unfair.
C.difficult.
The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if

the amendment receives a majority vote.
the president supports them.
the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
the judiciary branch supports them.
C.the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
What does the Supremacy Clause do?

It establishes a way to change the Constitution.
It establishes rights for citizens in different states.
It establishes a foundation for government.
It establishes relationships between states.
C.It establishes a foundation for government.
Which lists the steps involved in approving the Constitution in the correct order?

i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.
ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Two-thirds of Congressional representatives had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. All of the original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.
ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Three-fourths of Congressional representatives had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
A.i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
Which best explains how the Supremacy Clause is connected to federalism?

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments.
The Supremacy Clause establishes that the state governments have more power than the federal government.
The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to share power equally.
The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to fight for power.
A.The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments.
States can only pass an amendment to the Constitution if

two-thirds of them approve.
the president approves.
three-fourths of them approve.
the Supreme Court approves.
C.three-fourths of them approve.
Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
A.The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states.
A similarity between the ratification process in Article VII and the amendment process in Article V is that both involve

dealing with the rights of citizens.
overcoming difficult barriers.
dealing with legal records.
establishing government authority.
B.overcoming difficult barriers.
What does the Supremacy Clause do?

It establishes a way to change the Constitution.
It establishes rights for citizens in different states.
It establishes a foundation for government.
It establishes relationships between states.
C.It establishes a foundation for government.
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