Government Final Review Part. II

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What is the role of local governments in California?

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Managing public services such as police and fire departments

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What is a major power of the California governor? Options: Approving federal laws, Serving as commander-in-chief of the U.S. military, Enforcing California state laws, Overturning Supreme Court decisions

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Enforcing California state laws

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What is the term for a nonviolent, peaceful refusal to obey laws one believes are unjust?

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Civil disobedience

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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

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26th Amendment

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How is the number of electors in the Electoral College determined for each state?

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It is based on the number of representatives and senators each state has in Congress.

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Which branch of government does the President of the United States belong to?

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Executive Branch

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What was the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

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Segregation in public schools is unconstitutional

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Which branch of government interprets the Constitution?

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Judicial

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What is the purpose of the 19th Amendment?

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To grant women the right to vote

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What is an example of civil disobedience in U.S. history? Options: The Civil War, The Civil Rights Movement, Ratifying the Constitution, The Louisiana Purchase

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The Civil Rights Movement