Burke - Semester 1 EOC Government Review

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Describe how government in the United States reflects a federal structure.

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The US has different levels of government (national, state and local) with most power being held at the national level.

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Which branch enforces (also called executing or carrying out) laws?

Back

executive

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Which branch of government makes laws?

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legislative

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Why did Federalists want to include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

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To allow the national government to efficiently run the country.

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Which concept was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position as expressed in the "Anti-Federalist Papers"? Options: Standing Army, Limited Government, Checks and balances, Strong central government

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Limited Government

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How can a bill become a law, even after a President veto's it? Options: 2/3 vote of all state legislators, 2/3 vote of Congress, Survey the citizens of the country and see if they would like the bill passed, 2/3 vote of the Supreme Court

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2/3 vote of Congress

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Which of the following is not a power of state governments (example of Federalism)?
Options:
Print money
Raise sales tax
Conduct elections
Ratify constitutional amendments

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Print money

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Define popular sovereignty.

Back

governmental authority is derived from the people. Under this principle, government governs with the consent of the governed.

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Define limited government.

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government can only exercise the powers granted to it. Government must be conducted according to the rule of law.

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What are checks and balances?

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a system for controlling government power.