United States Government Final Exam

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Which enlightenment philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson by stating that a just government will derive its powers from the consent of the people it governs, and protects citizen's life, liberty and property?

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John Locke

Front

What government existed from 1781 to 1788 that struggled with a weak central government and strong state governments?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

What compromise was put into place that determined representation in a newly formed Congress?

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Connecticut Compromise

Front

Which principle divides our government into 3 co-equal branches of government?

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separation of powers

Front

__________________________ are the actions that each branch of the federal government can take against the other two to ensure oversight.

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Checks and balances

Front

When power is shared between the national and state government, this is called

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federalism.

Front

What constitutional amendment states that powers not prohibited to the states are reserved to the states?

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10th Amendment

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What Supreme decision ruled that the creation of a national bank was constitutional through the "necessary and proper clause" and forbid a state from taxing the bank via the Supremacy Clause of Article IV?

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McCulloch v. Maryland

Front

_______________________ is the process by which children learn values, beliefs about political culture.

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Political socialization

Front

Which of the following men wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton

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Thomas Jefferson