Question 1

The belief that god allows people to connect with government to provide liberty and protection

Accepted Answer

Social Contract

Answer

Pluralism

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Elitism

Answer

Federalism

Question 2

The document attempting to establish American legitimacy and express reasons for action on independence was the

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Answer

Articles of Confederation

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Bill of Rights

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Constitution

Question 3

The __________ was the 1st American Government based in one branch of government - the legislative branch and many powers held by the states.

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Answer

Declaration of Independence

Answer

Constitution

Answer

Federalist Papers

Question 4

________ is the division of powers among 3 branches of federal government.

Accepted Answer

Separation of Powers

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Federalists

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Federalism

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Checks and Balances

Question 5

________ protects liberties in expressing what government can and cannot do

Accepted Answer

Limited Government

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Federalism

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Majoritarianism

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Constitutionalism

Question 6

The 1st 10 Amendments are the ______.

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

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judicial review of laws

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Declaration of Rights

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writ of certiorari

Question 7

_______ is the division of powers between the state and federal governments.

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Answer

Checks and Balances

Answer

Separation of Powers

Question 8

_____ are powers held solely by the Federal Government like the power to coin money.

Accepted Answer

Delegated Powers

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Concurrent Powers

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Reserved Powers

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Implied Powers

Question 9

____ are powers shared by American Governments like to power to create courts.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent Powers

Answer

Reserved Powers

Answer

Delegated Powers

Answer

Implied Powers

Question 10

_____ are powers kept by State Governments like the power to conduct elections

Accepted Answer

Reserved Powers

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Enumerated Powers

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Implied Powers

Answer

Concurrent Powers

Question 11

The _____ is the group who formally elect the American President.

Accepted Answer

Electoral College

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citizenry

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Judiciary

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Congress

Question 12

A Judicial check on Executive and Legislative branches that interprets the constitutionality of laws and actions is ____.

Accepted Answer

Judicial Review

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precedent

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Judicial Restraint

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amicus brief

Question 13

The Necessary and Proper Clause allows for the creation of implied Constitutional powers is also known as the ________ Clause

Accepted Answer

Elastic

Answer

Full Faith

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Supremacy

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Judicial

Question 14

forced states case by case to follow the Constitution's Bill of Rights like the Federal Government must also do

Accepted Answer

Incorporation

Answer

Certworthiness

Answer

Selection

Answer

Discrimination

Question 15

The _______ Clause in the 14th Amendment that requires reasons for government to treat groups differently like minorities or genders.

Accepted Answer

Equal Protection

Answer

Necessary and Proper

Answer

Supremacy

Answer

Due Process

Question 16

_____ held right to remain silence reminder is required of those arrested.

Accepted Answer

Miranda v. Arizona

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Baker v. Carr

Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Mapp v. Ohio

Question 17

____ helps those charged with felony require the opportunity to government sponsored counsel.

Accepted Answer

Gideon v. Wainright

Answer

Brown v. Board

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Mapp v. Ohio

Question 18

____ held that courts have the power to review all laws versus the Constitution to determine their validity

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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McCulloch v. Maryland

Answer

Shaw v. Reno

Question 19

_____ held that separation of races in schools does not create equality.

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board

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Shaw v. Reno

Answer

Schenck v. US

Answer

Baker v. Carr

Question 20

______ is a precedent that forces evidence obtained illegally out of court.

Accepted Answer

The Exclusionary Rule

Answer

Rule of Attainder

Answer

Amicus Briefing

Answer

Writ of Certiorari

Question 21

________ is a policy that makes race a factor in determining choices like acceptance to schools and jobs

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action

Answer

Segregational

Answer

Confirmative action

Answer

Exclusionary Ruling

Question 22

_____ creates individual right for gun ownership and use in the home.

Accepted Answer

McDonald v. Chicago

Answer

Brown v. Board

Answer

Shaw v. Reno

Answer

Baker v. Carr

Question 23

______ gave strict scrutiny to racial gerrymandering.

Accepted Answer

Shaw v. Reno

Answer

Baker v. Carr

Answer

Engel v. Vitale

Answer

Schenck v. US

Question 24

The Federalist # ____ was the editorial expressing that a large diverse republic was essential to American Gov't success.

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

51

Answer

70

Answer

24

Question 25

The Federalist # ____ was the editorial that expressed the necessity for Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances

Accepted Answer

51

Answer

70

Answer

78

Answer

1

Question 26

The Federalist # ____ was the Federalist paper expressing the need for an independent judiciary and judicial review

Accepted Answer

78

Answer

68

Answer

28

Answer

8

Question 27

The Federalist # ____ expressed the need for a strong singular executive

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

10

Answer

51

Answer

78

Question 28

Originally, the Bill of Rights

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did not apply to the state governments

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did not apply to the national government

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applied only to local governments

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applied only to certain states called commonwealths

Question 29

Constitutional Amendments can be proposed by a minimum of

Accepted Answer

two-thirds vote in BOTH houses of Congress

Answer

a majority vote of the states

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two-thirds vote in the Senate only

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two-thirds vote in the House only

Question 30

Which of the following is an advantage of the federal system?

Accepted Answer

states are used as frequent testing grounds for new policies

Answer

It allows the states to have the power advantage

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It allows all the power to flow from one singular place - the Federal Government

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all Americans gain the benefit of uniform policies

Question 31

Which amendment allows for portions of the Constitution to be applied (or incorporated) to the states?

Accepted Answer

14th

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8th

Answer

2nd

Answer

1st

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