Government Final Review

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The Founding Fathers chose to establish a federal system in order to —

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create a government with divided power among three branches

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One of the checks on power described in the U.S. Constitution includes the power of the Senate to —

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approve Cabinet position nominations

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Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government? Options: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th

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4th

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One similarity for both the U.S. President and State Governors is the power to —

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veto legislation

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The U.S. Constitution protects people who create or invent products. What is the effect of this protection?

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Inventors can profit from their innovations.

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The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution describes the rights possessed by —

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people accused of a crime

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In the Executive Branch, Cabinet Members are placed in office by...

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being nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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Which duty of the vice president is described in the U.S. Constitution? Options: President of the Senate, Liaison to the Supreme Court, Domestic policy adviser to the President, U.S. special ambassador to the United Nations

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President of the Senate

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One function of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) includes —

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overseeing exploration and research into space travel

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One power given to the President in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution includes — approving a budget, declaring war when needed, the power to veto a bill, deciding if a law is constitutional

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the power to veto a bill