An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

federal laws are superior to state laws.

Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

setting up school systems

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

a case appealed from a lower court

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

the states.

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

the legislative branch.

One of the vice president's key jobs is to

presides over the Senate.

What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights?

They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

Supremacy Clause.

Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons's view of interstate commerce?

The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

violating the Supremacy Clause.

Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland?

He ran a federal bank in Maryland.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act

was ruled unconstitutional.

Supreme Court justices are appointed by

the president.

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law?

sending it to the other house

How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?

They opposed it.

One of president's powers is the ability to...

approve pardons.

Passing laws, creating courts, and collecting taxes are examples of...

concurrent powers.

Which statement best describes the body paragraph of an argumentative essay?

The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.

A responsibility of the vice president is to...

become president if necessary.

Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?

federalism