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Q 1/31
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For a bill t officially become a national law, which of the following must always occur?
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The bill must originate in the Senate and be passed by the House.
The bill must pass both houses with identical language.
The bill must be signed by the President.
The bill must be reviewed by the Supreme Court for accuracy.
Q 2/31
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Whose idea of separation of powers influences the U.S. system of government?
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Baron de Montesquieu
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
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For a bill t officially become a national law, which of the following must always occur?
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Whose idea of separation of powers influences the U.S. system of government?
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Based on the U.S. Constitution, which action is the responsibility of the federal government?
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Which of the following is not a purpose of the federal government?
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Issuing driver's licenses and determining speed limits is the primary responsibility of which level of government?
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Use the table below to answer the question.
Federal Powers Shared Powers State Powers
Declare War Levy Taxes Issue marriage licenses
print and coin money Enforce Laws Issue identification cards
Issue copyrights Borrow Money Negotiate treaties
Which power is in the wrong column?
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Use the table below to answer the question
Delegated to the National Government Concurrent Powers Reserved to the States
Power to declare war ? Run elections
Which phrase best completes this table?
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Use the table below to answer the question.
(1) (2)
Legislative branch initiates, debates, and votes on proposed bills. City council initiates, debates, and votes on
proposed ordinances.
Which table headings most accurately label this comparison of the lawmaking process?
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Which of the following was the main reason for the creation of this amendment?
THE POWERS NOT DELEGATED TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE CONSTITUTION, NOR PROHIBITED BY IT TO THE STATES, ARE RESERVED TO THE STATES RESPECTIVELY, OR TO THE PEOPLE.
__10th Amendment, U.S. Constitution
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Which government action would be considered a delegated (delegated to the National Government) power?
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Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
Section 14. Public School System
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF A THOROUGH AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
__Article III, Section 14, Pennsylvania State Constitution
This excerpt refers to an example of which constitutional principle?
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The theory that the best government is one that is separated into national and state governments is known as
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What authority allows state governments to take these actions?
Construct roads
Provide money for public schools
Finance local hospitals
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According to the U.S. Constitution, which statement best explains the limit of federal power in relation to the states?
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Which of the powers of government listed is the responsibility of state government?
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Which phrase best explains the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Congressional Committee system in the legislative process?
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Which committee resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of the same bill?
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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving
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Which document guarantees the protection of individual freedoms?
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Which is an example of someone being denied his/her Eighth Amendment Right?
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What is the BEST title for this diagram?
2/3 vote of both houses of Congress
3/4 vote of the states
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The idea that government is best able to protect the liberty of its citizens through the creation of three branches of government all with their own unique powers that can be checked by the other branches is called
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
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Which cabinet department is correctly matched with its function?
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Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution applies when a federal court overrides a state law?
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Use the table below to answer the question.
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Federal State
Initiated by President Initiated by Governor
Debated by Congress Voted on by Legislature
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Use the excerpt to answer the question.
NO STATE SHALL ENTER INTO ANY TREATY, ALLIANCE, OR CONFEDERATION...COIN MONEY; [OR] EMIT BILLS OF CREDIT
__United States Constitution, Article I, Section 10
This excerpt is an example of which democratic principle of U.S. government?
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Why did the Founding Fathers create a government based on federalism?
Federalism in the United States
Enumerated Powers (those assigned to the national government)
Reserved Powers (those assigned to the states)
Concurrent Powers (those shared by national and state governments)
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The federal government enforces education mandates by withholding funds to states that do not comply. This issue could be viewed as a matter of states' rights because states
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Based on the U.S. Constitution, which action is a reserved power?
