U.S. Government Flashcard

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What type of government is ruled by a harsh and harmful leader?

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Dictatorship

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In which type of government are citizens most able to participate? Options: oligarchy, totalitarian dictatorship, absolute monarchy, Democracy

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Democracy

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They felt that a strong central government would threaten people's rights. Does this describe the Federalists, the Anti-Federalists, or both?

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Anti-Federalists

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Why was the government ineffective under the Articles of Confederation?

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too much power was given to the states

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Which rights are protected by the 1st Amendment? Options: Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition

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Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition

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The practice of gerrymandering is intended to

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Strengthen the power of a political party

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Where can a bill be introduced?

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Both the senate and the house of representatives

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According to the Constitution, the president is required to

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sign or veto bills passed by Congress

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A function of the regulatory agencies of the Federal Government is to

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enforce laws governing businesses

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Which Presidential activity has been created by practice rather than by the Constitution? Options: acting as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, appointing ambassadors and consuls, acting as the leader of his political party, acting upon bills passed by Congress

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acting as the leader of his political party