Multiple Choice. Which amendment to the Constitution extended the right to vote to citizens 18 years of age and older?(1 point) Responses 24th Amendment 24th Amendment 15th Amendment 15th Amendment 19th Amendment 19th Amendment 26th Amendment

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The correct answer is the 26th Amendment.

Multiple Choice. The process of incorporation, as related to the 5th and 14th Amendments, involves:(1 point) Responses The establishment of new rights not originally outlined in the Constitution The establishment of new rights not originally outlined in the Constitution The removal of specific rights from the Constitution The removal of specific rights from the Constitution The federal government seizing state powers The federal government seizing state powers Extending certain protections of the Bill of Rights to the states

The correct answer is: Extending certain protections of the Bill of Rights to the states.

Multiple Choice. Read the excerpt, then answer the question that follows. 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. -Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws? (1 point) Responses Federal laws Federal laws International treaties International treaties State laws State laws Presidential decrees Presidential decrees

The correct answer is: Federal laws.

Multiple Choice. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?(1 point) Responses The President declaring war without approval from Congress The President declaring war without approval from Congress The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice

The correct answer is: The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress.

Question Multiple Choice. Under the U.S. Constitution, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?(1 point) Responses State governments State governments County governments County governments Municipal governments Municipal governments Tribal governments

The correct answer is: State governments.

Multiple Choice. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?(1 point) Responses Inability to levy taxes Inability to levy taxes Excessive centralized power Excessive centralized power Lack of a national judiciary Lack of a national judiciary Absence of a standing army

The correct answer is: Inability to levy taxes.