Government Final Review

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What was the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes?

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Hobbes' philosophy centers on the necessity of a powerful government to maintain peace and prevent conflict.

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What was the philosophy of John Locke?

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John Locke's philosophy emphasized natural rights, and the social contract.

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What was the main problem of the Articles of Confederation?

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Weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws.

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Who was more likely to support the Constitution? Anti-Federalist, Federalsit

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Federalsit

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What is the role of the House of Representative during an impeachment?

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The House of Representatives brings charges and votes on impeachment.

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What is the role of the Senate in an impeachment?

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The Senate conducts the impeachment trial and votes on whether to convict or acquit the official.

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What needs more of a vote from Congress, impeaching a President or removing the President from office?

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Removing from office

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What is the role of the Supreme Court during an impeachment?

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The Chief Justice presides over the Senate trial during a presidential impeachment.

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Why was Marbury vs. Madison so important to United States Government?

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It established the principle of judicial review.

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In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court had to decide if a public school could have schoolwide prayer. What was the Constitutional issue of this case?

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The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.