AP Gov - ToC - Unit 2 Interactions

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Which part of the Constitution would a supporter of states' rights be most likely to refer to in a political discussion?

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10th Amendment

Front

The power of impeachment is a power held by the _________ branch as a check on the other branches.

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Legislative

Front

Unfunded mandates are a problem associated with which aspect of our government's structure? Options: Federal Courts, Bicameralism, Federalism, Checks & Balances

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Federalism

Front

Someone who believes in the elite theory of politics would say that the United States is a(n) ____________ .

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Oligarchy

Front

Which of these individuals is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution? Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington

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James Madison

Front

In which part of the Constitution would one find the powers of the President?

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Article 2, Sec. 2

Front

In Federalist 10, Madison argued that the Constitution would help to protect the United States against what threat?

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Factions

Front

The Bill of Rights includes the first ________ amendments to the US Constitution.

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10

Front

The theory of ________ intent holds that laws should be interpreted the way the framers of the laws intended.

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original

Front

Which power is the president able to use as a check on the power of Congress?

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Veto