
Foundations of U.S. Government Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the Magna Carta influence the development of the U.S. system of government?
Back
It laid the foundation for the principle of limited government.
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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?
Back
Separation of powers
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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a key argument made by the Anti-Federalists against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution? Options: It lacked a strong executive branch., It did not include a bill of rights., It provided too much power to state governments., It was too similar to the Articles of Confederation.
Back
It did not include a bill of rights.
Tags
TX.§113.20.B.17.A.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
Back
It established the principle of judicial review.
Tags
TX.§113.20.B.18.B.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the Boston Tea Party exemplify civil disobedience?
Back
It was an illegal act of protest against British taxation.
Tags
TX.§113.20.B.20.B.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which document influenced the U.S. system of government by promoting the idea of self-government? Options: The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights, The Mayflower Compact, The Federalist Papers
Back
The Mayflower Compact
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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the principle of checks and balances function in the U.S. Constitution?
Back
It ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.
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