Civic Lit Unit 1

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In a lively debate, Benjamin and Anika are discussing the federal system of government. What is its main purpose?

Back

Divide powers between the states and federal government

Front

Why is the USA federal government divided into separate branches?

Back

To keep any one branch from becoming too powerful

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What are 2 delegated powers of the federal government?

Back

coining money, declaring war

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Which are 2 reserved powers of STATE governments? Options: borrow money, charter banks; regulate business within a state, provide public safety; establish foreign policy, admit new states

Back

regulate business within a state, provide public safety

Front

Which 2 powers are shared by both the states and the federal government? Options: taxing, enforcing laws; set standard weights and measures, admit new states; make marriage laws, establish schools.

Back

taxing, enforcing laws

Front

What is the role of Congress in our government?

Back

Congress is the legislative branch, which makes the laws.

Front

In a classroom election, whose decisions make policy for everyone under the essence of democracy as "majority rule"?

Back

the greatest number of people in a society

Front

What determines how many members represent each state in the House of Representatives?

Back

the U.S. Census, which determines each state's population

Front

In a thrilling courtroom drama, what are two superpowers of the judicial branch that Henry and Harper are excited to learn about?

Back

interprets laws, reviews lower courts' decisions

Front

Imagine you're the President! What are two superpowers of the executive branch that you would wield? Conducts foreign policy, administers laws

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Conducts foreign policy, administers laws