Which statement describes a characteristic of federalism?

It puts limits on the power of the national government

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the SCOTUS

Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?

requiring states to teach a specific curriculum

Which specific action is protected by the U.S. Bill of Rights?

journalist publishes article that exposes gov't corruption

Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?

West Virginia Holds Election to Choose New US Senator

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1
Which statement describes a characteristic of federalism?
Gives states the authority to regulate trade with states
Eliminates conflicts between the national and state gov'ts
It allows states to print and coin their own currency.
It puts limits on the power of the national government
2
Which of these is an example of checks and balances?
The SCOTUS upholds the conviction of a federal prisoner.
Voters elect a President from the minority party in Congress
The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the SCOTUS
Congress passes legislation to reduce industrial pollution.
3
Which of these is used by SCOTUS when it rules that a law is unconstitutional?
representative democracy
judicial review
individual rights
federalism
4
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?
establishing military bases in state capitals
requiring states to teach a specific curriculum
drafting citizens for military service
negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
5
Which type of government provides the best protection of individual rights?
parliamentary democracy
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
6
Which specific action is protected by the U.S. Bill of Rights?
journalist publishes article that exposes gov't corruption
a HS student signing up for a foreign-exchange program
a local business owner refusing to pay quarterly taxes
a female citizen registering to vote in a local election
7
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
Activists Protest Cuts in KY’s Transportation Spending
West Virginia Holds Election to Choose New US Senator
Poll Shows Florida Citizens Favor Ending Cuban Trade Embargo
College Students Sign Petition to Support Lower Voting Age

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