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Government Semester Exam Review
The Great Compromise created what?
naturalization
Government Semester Exam Review
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naturalization
c. being born out of state and then moving to a new country
a. being born somewhere and living there your whole life
d. the process of becoming citizen
b. being clean and tidy
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The Great Compromise created what?
All answers are correct
House based on population
Senate with same number per state
Bicameral Legislature
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14th amendment
banned slavery
allows federal government to collect income tax
the right of citizens to vote
grants citizenship born or naturalized in the United States
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In a representative democracy
citizens elect leaders to represent them.
citizens vote on laws directly.
Mr. Wolk makes all the decisions.
citizens have no rights.
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What is divine right theory?
Rules are elected by the citizens
Head of family is the ruler
Rulers are born into power
Rulers are chosen by a god or religious figure
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4th Amendment
States retain powers.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
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What does the Supremacy Clause say?
The Constitution (Federal Law) is the supreme law of the land
State laws are supreme until federal law changes them
Federal laws are equal to state laws
The Supreme Court writes all of the laws of the land
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The Bill of Rights was created to...
protect all Americans
to create a jury
to protect the government
make states
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What are the Federalist Papers?
newspaper editorials in support of the Constitution
our first Constitution
papers about Federalists
the first Amendment
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power to execute, enforce, and administer laws
electrical power
executive power
judicial power
legislative power
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Reapportionment occurs
every year
every two years
once per legislative session
every ten years
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The case of Tinker v Des Moines concerned?
The Right to petition the government
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
The Right to assemble to criticize the government
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The constitution...
was created by Abe Lincoln.
doesn't matter.
is a new way our government is run.
are a set of rules we live by in the United States.
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interpret the laws
electrical power
executive power
legislative power
judicial power
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federalism
shares power with state goverment and is divided between the state and gov.
prevents a branch from taking too much power
makes sure people obey the law.
reviews the actions of the executive and legaslative branches.
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7th Amendment
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
The right to trial by jury for cases involving more than $20
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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What was one important outcome of McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)?
the establishment of a federal government
the creation of a national bank
the principle of no taxation without representation
the strengthening of supremacy clause
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Misdemeanor
Murder
Vandalism
Kidnapping
Home Invasion
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Lobbying
Boycotting certain companies, rules, & regulations
Voting for better environmental laws
Influencing votes to change an issue
Influencing elected officials to support an interest
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2nd Amendment
No person is required to testify against themselves.
The right to Bear Arms.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
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The Social Contract Theory is the idea that:
Government must NOT be based on people's consent
All societies must be equal in every way
All governments are oppressive and must be overthrown
Government must be based on the consent of the people
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The purpose of a filibuster is to
ensure all sides are heard
create chaos
protect majority rule
delay action in the Senate, or even kill a bill
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why was marbury v madison important?
supreme court got extra power
the states got extra power
it established judicial review
a chief justice got fired
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9th Amendment
States retain powers.
People have rights beyond the constitution.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
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What are concurrent powers?
Powers that neither the state or national governments have
Powers that only the state governments have
Powers that only the national government has
Powers that both the state and national governments have
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Precedent
The authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court
A law written by a legislative branch
A system of law based on precedent and customs
A ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later case
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separation of powers
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federal gov't w/3 branches with each having specific powers not shared
the structure of the federal government
Government is limited by Constitution
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preamble
to do before
war
some one dieing
an introduction.
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What is reapportionment?
A change in the # of seats in the House based on size of the state.
A change in the # of seats in the Senate based on changes in population.
A change in # of seats in House per state based on changes in population
A change in the # of seats in the Senate based on the size of the state.
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22nd Amendment...
allows the VP to become president if the president is unfit
establishes the system of separation of powers
limits the presidents power to 2 terms
the president must have a cabinet
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Bicameral
Agreemnett that large @ small states reached at Constitutional Convention
(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers.
the Connecticut Compromise
Having one chamber
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25th Amendment...
the president must have a cabinet
VP becomes president if the president is deemed unfit
establishes the system of separation of powers
limits the presidents power to 2 terms
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What is the necessary and proper clause?
clause that lets congress do whatever it deems not taken by another branch
A clause that doesn't let congress do whatever it deems necessary
A clause that lets congress do whatever it deems necessary
Orthos the dragon turtle
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According to Federalist 39, the Constitution is
wholly federal
none of the above
both federal and national in form
wholly national
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10th amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamouscrime
The right of the people to be secure in their persons
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
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In a limited government,
The leader limits the power of government.
The military limits the leader's powers.
A national constitution limits the power of government.
The leader has total control.
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What does Gerrymandering do?
drawing of district lines boundaries to benefit a party.
The principle of a two-house legislature.
redrawing of congressional district lines following a census
Causes Death
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to list reasons the colonies should be free from England
to make England end slavery in America
to convince the King to give the colonists more land
to provide a plan for financing the American Revolution
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The Articles of Confederation created what?
An army
Strong central government
Weak central government
A dictatorship
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Which is not considered a felony?
one year or more in prison
less than a year in prison
robbery
murder
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8th Amendment
States retain powers.
No excessive bail or fines imposed. No unusual punishments.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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What is the cabinet?
federalism
the 25th amendment
a group of people who work for the president, help make him/her decisions
A place for dishes
43
The 3rd Amendment Does What?
Gives women the right to vote
Protects you from quartering troops.
Abolishes Slavery
Gives African American the right to vote
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What was the result of Gideon v. Wainwright?
All defendants must be given a lawyer.
Separate but Equal Education
The idea of Judicial Review
5th Amendment protection from self-incrimination
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5th Amendment
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
States retain powers.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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26th Amendment
Direct election of senators
Women's right to vote
18 years old can vote
African American men have the right to vote
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What is true of Federalist #51?
It was written by Patrick Henry
It did not think Separation of Powers would work
It addressed fear that the govt limits individual freedom
It advocated for a weak central government
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Veto means:
To approve
To reject
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1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religon, Press, Assembley, and Petition
Rights Kept by the People
Right to Bear Arms
Rights of persons on trial for crimes
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6th Amendment
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
States retain powers.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
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purpose of checks and balances are
to eat green beans
to make sure that one branch is NOT getting to powerful
the president nominates judges
the president can veto Congressional legislation
52
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Granted women the right to vote in all states
Gave trainers the right to capture Pokemon
Gave black men the right to vote
Granted everyone the right to own guns
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What is true of Federalist #10?
It said advocated for elite theory of political control
It addressed the need for a democratic government
It was written by John Jay
It tried to assuage fears of dangerous factions
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democracy
The body with the power to make and enforce laws in a place
Rule by the people, especially as a form of government
Rule by one person
Rule by few
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What is a delegated power?
Powers granted to the states by Constitution
All Powers granted to Federal Govt; Expressed, Implied & Inherent
Powers granted to the people by Constitution
Powers granted to representatives by the people
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Inherent powers
bills that solve issues in a state
constitutions
tariff
belong to national government because it is a sovereign nation
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Who approves Treaties and appointments?
The Senate
Congress
The Vice President
The President Himself
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due process
we are all due something! :)
administration of justice according to rules and principles
the authority of a state to govern another state
make an examination or investigation
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Miranda v. Arizona
Right to Leave
Right To negotiate
RIght To Remain Silent
Right to Use Internet
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What was the 15th amendment?
It gave everyone freedom of religion
It gave everyone freedom of speech
It gave women the right to vote
It gave African AMericans the right to vote
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Brown v. Board of Education
To make of become less
Racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional
Separate but equal is fair
Established the Keystone
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what is the primary election?
A primary color
The first Election
The primary person
preliminary election to appoint delegate to party conference
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What is an Amendment
is an authoritative report or guide that informs readers about a issue
the legislative body of a country or state.
proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.
a change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation etc.
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Expressed Powers
stated in the Constitution
are happy
Stated around the world
have the freedom of speech
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The general argument made by Federalist #14 is that .......
The American people should return to a monarchy
The people of American will never be able to unit
The American States should stay as a loos Confederacy
The people of America can and should be united
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What are Interest Groups?
a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves.
the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present.
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something
People who collectively influence the making and content of a public party
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make law
Executive Power
Legislative Power
Judicial Power
Electrical power
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Implied Powers are...?
Gives Native Americans citizenship.
Freedom of speech.
Pwrs not specified in constitution but implied based on expressed powers.
Powers that are implied.
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What is a dictatorship?
ruled by a divine being or religious texts
There are no rules and everyone can do whatever they please
The people choose hwo rules the country or who represents the states
one person has absolute power over a country
