NSL Unit 1

Question 1

Federalism, separation of powers, checks & balances are constitutional principles that directly

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reduce the concentration of governmental power

Question 2

After a hurricane the National Govt. gives aid to the state of Florida, this is an example of

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Federalism

Question 3

Students voting for a classmate to represent the 10th grade is an example of

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Representative Democracy

Question 4

“Senate Approves NATO Treaty” Which concept is best illustrated by this headline?

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checks and balances

Question 5

The job of the legislative branch is to

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make the laws

Question 6

Which of the following is a power both the President & Governor hold?

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Sign or veto a bill (law)

Question 7

What is a characteristic of an authoritarian government?

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Individuals are given little or no rights

Question 8

Which of the following Principles divides the power between different branches of government?

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Separation of Powers

Question 9

President Obama proposes a new law to Congress, what role is he using?

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Chief Legislator

Question 10

A curfew is set due to riots, this is an example of the government has to

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Balance the rights of citizens w/ the need of safety

Question 11

What is the main function of the executive branch?

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Enforce & carry out laws

Question 12

Which is an example of how the power of the federal government has changed over time?

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Congress has become more involved in education policy

Question 13

What is a power that the legislatures at the national, state & county level all share?

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raise taxes

Question 14

Congress tried to pass an Education bill but Obama vetoed it. This is an example of

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Checks & Balances

Question 15

What power is shared between the Governor & County Executive?

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Proposing budgets

Question 16

The president is practicing what responsibility when giving aid to hurricane relief?

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Maintaining order & safety for citizens

Question 17

Which branch has the power to impeach the President?

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Legislative

Question 18

The phrase “consent of the governed” refers to the

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source of the government’s power

Question 19

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the inability of the central government to

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collect adequate taxes from the states

Question 20

When President Bush began the war in Iraq he was acting as

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Commander in Chief

Question 21

The power to create an army is an example of

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Delegated to the National Govt.

Question 22

The governor of MD is arrested and put on trial for drunk driving. This is an example of

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Rule of Law

Question 23

The Supremacy Clause states that

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National power is supreme

Question 24

What is the highest executive position at the state level?

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The Governor

Question 25

What power is reserved only for states?

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establishing schools

Question 26

Congress overriding a presidential veto is an example of

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Checks & Balances

Question 27

The Supremacy Clause was decided with which court case?

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McCulloch v. Maryland

Question 28

The General Assembly is the legislative body for which level of government?

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State Government

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NSL Unit 1

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