Question

1. how many states were required to ratify the constitution before it became law? a. a total of nine states b. a total of eleven states c. a total of thirteen states d. a total of seven states 38. what does the principle of judicial review allow the courts to do? a. enforce existing laws b. conduct presidential elections c. declare laws unconstitutional d. create and pass laws 39. civil liberties refer to: a. fundamental rights and freedoms b. taxation policies c. government control over citizens d. economic rights

Explanation:

• For question 37: Article VII of the U.S. Constitution stated that nine states had to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect.
• For question 38: The principle of judicial review allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional, a power established by Marbury v. Madison.
• For question 39: Civil liberties refer to fundamental rights and freedoms protected from government interference.

Answer:

1. A. A total of nine states
2. C. Declare laws unconstitutional
3. A. Fundamental rights and freedoms