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What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land

Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.

Which department directs the programs that provide assistance to the elderly

Heath and human services...

What party was formed by supporters of Alexander Hamilton

Federalist

Who can declare a law unconstitutional

Any Article III (constitutional) court (or equivalent state court) can declare a law unconstitutional if the law is part of a case they're trying or reviewing; however, the government would probably appeal the case all the way to the Supreme Court to get a definitive answer.

The US Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, and has final authority over questions of constitutionality.

Article III Courts

  • US District Courts
  • US Court of International Trade
  • US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
  • Supreme Court of the United States
What institution was established under Article III of the Constitution

The Judiciary Branch

Which department represents the government in all legal matters

justice

What evolved in England over a number of years from the decisions made in the local courts of England

English common law

The supreme court never reverses a decision once it has been made

FaLsE

Which agency conducts research and treatment programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases

public health service

Which of these agencies regulates all civilian nuclear facilities

Nuclear regulatory commission - A+

The primaries now choose the candidates for president but is once the job of

political party conventions

What term is defined as the right of the Supreme Court to examine the laws to see if they agree with the Constitution

Judicial Review

Is it true or false a supreme court justice serves a term of 25 years

true (A+)

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