Congress Review

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The main goal of political parties is to control government by winning elections. Which of these would be the most helpful to a political party in order to achieve this goal? Checks and balances, Federalism, Gerrymandering, Popular sovereignty

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Gerrymandering

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The constitution gives the states the power to draw up congressional district lines every 10 years after the census. This is an example of which of the following concepts? Federalism, Gerrymandering, Judicial review, Popular sovereignty

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Federalism

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Which of the following is not an effect of prison gerrymandering?
It advantages republican districts of mostly white voters,
It increases the popular sovereignty of the people,
It increases the representation of white rural districts,
It weakens urban districts made up of people of color

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It increases the popular sovereignty of the people

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Congressional districts for the House of Representatives are different in their geographic size but they are similar in

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Population size

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Article 1, 2, and 3 set up the basic structure of our government. This best describes the concept of

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Separation of powers

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The main power of congress is

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Legislative

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All of the following are military powers of congress except: To create an army and a navy, To declare war, To provide funding for the military

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To decide where to send troops

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Congress' power to make laws is mainly checked by

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The president's power to sign or veto a bill

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Which of the following statements is true?
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All gerrymandering is unconstitutional
Both parties use gerrymandering to help them win elections
Every year the states gerrymander their congressional districts
Only republicans gerrymander congressional districts

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Both parties use gerrymandering to help them win elections

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The Senate checks the Supreme Court when they: Approve judges or reject judges appointed by the president

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Approve judges or reject judges appointed by the president