Flashcards FCLE Practice Test 2

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What best describes the concept of separation of powers in the U.S. government?

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The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

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How does the system of checks and balances work in the U.S. government?

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It permits Congress to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority.

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Example of judicial review?

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The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional.

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What is the primary purpose of an executive order?

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To direct the operations of the federal government by the president not the legislative branch.

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How does federal authority differ from state authority in the U.S.?

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Federal authority is supreme in matters of national defense and foreign policy, while states have authority over education and local law enforcement.

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Which founding document outlines the structure of the U.S. government and the separation of powers?

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The U.S. Constitution

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Evaluate the impact of executive orders on the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.

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Executive orders can bypass the legislative process, potentially expanding executive power.

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Significance of the Supreme Court's power of judicial review in maintaining the rule of law.

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It provides a mechanism for the judiciary to check the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.

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Analyze the role of the Supreme Court in resolving conflicts between federal and state authority.

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The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution to determine the balance of power between federal and state governments.

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Evaluate the impact of the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education on the U.S. education system.

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It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, leading to desegregation.