Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.2What is the main idea of the passage?A.The federal government must respect the existing laws of state governments.B.State governments have the power to reject treaties signed by the federal government.C.State governments must obey laws created by the federal government.D.Laws created under the Constitution must not contradict the Articles of Confederation.

Article IV, Section 4, of the Constitution helps define the relationship between the state and federal governments by stating that:A.states can rely on the federal government to protect them if needed.B.in an area of conflict, federal law overrules state law.C.all citizens are equal, no matter what their state of residence.D.all powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution belong to the states.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Constitution is?Question 7Answera.Every state action has to be in compliance with the Constitutionb.The supreme law of the landc.All of the aboved.Every law has to be in compliance with the Constitution

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.1Which statement reflects a main idea expressed in the passage?A.The federal government must work for the good of the people.B.The federal government must be fully independent from Great Britain.C.The federal government should not have the power to tax.D.The federal government is superior to state governments.

The Congress shall have Power…to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States.2What does the quoted text demonstrate about the powers of government?A.All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.B.Some powers are expressly given to the federal government under the Constitution.C.Some powers in the United States are shared between state and federal governments.D.If a power is not explicitly held by the federal government, it is reserved for the states or the people.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 4Which of the following best captures the author's central concern regarding the balance of state and federal power? (use excerpt from Brutus I below)The United States establish only a strong central government to ensure effective governance.The United States adopt a system of divided government to protect individual liberties.The United States preserve the autonomy of individual states within a limited federal authority.The United States pursue a system of direct democracy for increased citizen participation.