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  1. Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States?

    Answer: 13th Amendment

    The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

  2. What is the primary role of the Electoral College in the United States?

    Answer: To formally elect the President and Vice President

    The Electoral College is a body of electors established by the Constitution to formally elect the President and Vice President.

  3. Under the system of federalism, which level of government has the authority to coin money?

    Answer: The federal government

    The Constitution grants only the federal government the power to coin money, making it an exclusive national power.

  4. What is a filibuster in the context of the U.S. Senate?

    Answer: A tactic to delay or block legislation by prolonged debate

    A filibuster is a Senate tactic where a senator or group speaks for extended periods to delay or prevent a vote on legislation.

  5. Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

    Answer: The Legislative Branch (Congress)

    Article I of the Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the exclusive power to formally declare war.

  6. What does the term 'due process' mean in American law?

    Answer: The government must follow fair procedures before depriving someone of life, liberty, or property

    Due process guarantees that the government must follow fair legal procedures before depriving any person of life, liberty, or property.

  7. Which document established the framework of government that preceded the U.S. Constitution?

    Answer: The Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation was the first governing document of the United States, in effect from 1781 until replaced by the Constitution in 1789.