CIVICS - Q2 Common Quarterly Assessment

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A federal gov is when power is divided between the national & state gov levels. Which Constitutional principle is this?

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limited government

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What is the duty of the Legislative branch?

Back

Make Laws

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What is the duty of the executive branch?

Back

Enforce Laws

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What is the duty of the Judicial branch?

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Interpret Laws

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What is separation of powers?

Back

government is divided into 3 branches with different responsibilities

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How does the 4th Amendment protect our right to privacy?

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no unreasonable searches and seizures without probable cause, a warrant or your consent

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Bills can be introduced in which house of congress?

Back

Both

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If the president vetos a bill, Congress can

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override the veto with a 2/3 majority in both houses

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What is judicial review?

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The Supreme Court's ability to rule a law or executive action as unconstitutional

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What is due process of law?

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rules that must be followed before a person can be deprived of their rights