AG Fall Semester Final Review

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Which branch of government is responsible for faithfully enforcing the laws of the land? Options: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Administrative Branch

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Executive Branch

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What is the term for the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action?

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Judicial Review

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Organized efforts of interest groups for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates

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Political Action Committee

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A series of punitive (harsh) measures passed by the British Parliament in 1774; These acts closed Boston Harbor, revoked Massachusetts' charter, and allowed British officials accused of crimes in the colonies to be tried in Britain.

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Intolerable Acts

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A form of government in which the supreme authority rests with the people

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Democracy, democracy

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The supreme law of the United States, established in 1787, which outlines the structure of the national government, its powers, and the rights of citizens.

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Constitution, constitution

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Opportunities to better one’s community through participation in voluntary democratic activities.

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Civic Rights, Civic rights, civic rights, Civic Right, Civic right

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Voters who do not belong, nor always align with, major political parties

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Independents, Independent, independents, independent

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The American Constitution, as well as its influences such as Locke and Montesquieu, were part of a broader movement based on reason. This movement is known as

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the Enlightenment.

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What is the main purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

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To empower Congress to make laws needed for executing its powers.