New gov midterm review

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Which of the best illustrates limits on the federal government? Options: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances, No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law., The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people

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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people

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Which event best represents the constitutional principle of government shown by the diagram above? Options: President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and faced a trial in the Senate. The Capitol building was protected by the National Guard during the inauguration. President Biden delegated the Vice President to deal with the border crisis. President Trump claimed there were voting irregularities in the 2020 election and took cases to court.

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President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and faced a trial in the Senate.

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Which of the following best explains why the freedom being practiced is important? Men and women can work together in public where everyone can see them., Many people with different racial and religious backgrounds can work together., Health insurance is no longer corrupt but offers honest treatment for free., Individuals are able to express their displeasure without facing punishment.

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Individuals are able to express their displeasure without facing punishment.

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Which of the following is a power shared by the national and state governments?
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Setting marriage age,
Issuing drivers licenses,
Taxing citizens,
Establishing public schools

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Taxing citizens

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In a republic, the government is different than an authoritarian system because -

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the authoritarian system does not usually consider the will of the majority of voters

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Minor (or third) parties have contributed MOST to United States politics by –

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causing major parties to adopt their ideas

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How does the federal government “establish justice” as stated in the Preamble of the Constitution? Options: Establishes a national public school system, Allows amendments to be added, Creates naturalization procedures, Provides the right to a trial by jury

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Provides the right to a trial by jury

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The constitutional provision for limiting the role of government is known as –

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Checks and Balances

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Which action is most effective for changing the local school district's student dress code? Options: Helping candidates run for school board positions who support this change, Running for a position on the school board, Boycotting the school until they change the dress code, Protesting at a school board meeting about the dress code issue

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Protesting at a school board meeting about the dress code issue

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Which of the following best explains one impact of the 17th Amendment? City mayors were now publicly paid for their services instead of privately. Senators participated in foreign policy on a more frequent basis. Appointed cabinet members were no longer allowed to have interest groups. Power shifted away from state legislatures towards voters, crippling the power of political machines.

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Power shifted away from state legislatures towards voters, crippling the power of political machines.