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Alexander Hamilton published the Federalist Papers in an effort to

Communicate the importance of the Constitution to the public and support ratification

In the federalists papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported

Division of power into three branches of government

If the supreme court denies an amendment to a state constitution because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution the Court is using the concept of

National supremacy

According to the national supremacy, if a state constitutional amendment is in conflict with the U.S. Constitution, then the amendment must be

Ratified by a convention of state legislators

Which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the constitution used most often?

States vote on an amendment, then Congress ratifies it

Which of the following is an example of Judicial review?

The Supreme Court interprets the constitution and overturns a state or federal law

In what way can the meaning of the Constitution change over time?

The U.S. Congress can rewrite the Constitution, if they believe it is justified.

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

The judicial branch

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

The number of representatives in the House is based on state population

Which of the following is an enumerated power of congress?

The power to levy taxes on citizens

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court with Senate approval

How did the founders solve the problem of a too-powerful military?

The put the military under the control of the executive branch.

A change to a constitution is called

amendment

Which group can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review?

the Supreme Court

Within the articles section of the constitution teh supremacy clause states that

the constitution is the supreme law of the united states

IN the system of checks and balances, veto power is balanced by

the power of Congress to override a veto