Civics Final Exam Review

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Government is only given its power by the consent of the governed represents which principle of the Constitution?

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Popular Sovereignty

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What was the first form of government for the newly independent states after the American Revolutionary War?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Federalism is defined as:

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Government is broken into several smaller governments; Federal, State, and Local

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The phrase that described the relationship between the three branches is: (cannot become more powerful than the other.)

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Checks and Balances

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What is the name of powers stated in the United States Constitution that are granted to the Federal Government?

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Expressed Powers

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What is the name of powers not stated in the United States Constitution, but are “necessary and proper” to assure the efficient operation of the country?

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Implied Powers

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Powers that are shared between the Federal Government and other governments (state, local) are _____________________.

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Concurrent Powers

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Which amendment was passed as a result of the women’s suffrage movement in 1920?

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Which amendment lowered the legal age requirement to vote in 1970?

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Which of the following is required to pass an amendment to the Unites States Constitution?
Options: A 2/3 vote by both houses of Congress, 3/4 of states must ratify it, A national convention called by the President, a petition generated by U.S. citizens

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3/4 of states must ratify it