Chapter 8

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The Bill of Rights limits the power of government and protects the rights of individuals.

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True

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The federal government reassigns each state’s share of seats in the House of Representatives every two years.

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False

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The main job of the executive branch of government is to administrate the laws passed by Congress.

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True

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If a state law contradicts a federal law, the federal law prevails

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True

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The United States government cannot limit citizens’ right to hold protests, even if public health or safety is at risk.

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False

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powers given specifically to Congress

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enumerated powers

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What checks the power of Congress? Options: concurrent powers, enumerated powers, implied powers, reserved powers, veto power

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veto power

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powers shared by the federal and state governments

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concurrent powers

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powers claimed by Congress but not directly stated in the Constitution

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implied powers

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powers that belong to the states alone

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reserved powers