Government Final Review

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What document served as the first constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Which Federalist Paper discusses the dangers of factions and how a large republic can mitigate them?

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Federalist 10

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What is the process by which a bill becomes a law in the United States? Options: Introduction, Committee Review, House and Senate Approval, Presidential Signature, Presidential Signature, House Approval, Senate Approval, Committee Review, Senate Approval, House Approval, Committee Review, Presidential Signature, Committee Review, Presidential Signature, House and Senate Approval

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Introduction, Committee Review, House and Senate Approval, Presidential Signature

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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What is the role of the electoral college in U.S. presidential elections?

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To directly elect the President

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What is an appellate court?

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A court that hears appeals from lower courts.

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What is the purpose of gerrymandering?

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To manipulate electoral district boundaries for political advantage

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What are primaries and caucuses used for in the United States?

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To select party nominees for general elections

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What is the significance of the Reconstruction Amendments?

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They abolished slavery and established civil rights for all citizens

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What is judicial activism?

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When judges interpret the Constitution to reflect current conditions and values