Civics Midterm Review

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Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?

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Separation of Powers

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Describe the idea of "Representative Government."

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A government where someone is elected to vote for (or represent) a group of people.

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What three principles do the Declaration of Independence guarantee? Options: Long life, love, freedom, Freedom, Justice, Liberty, Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Love, Life, Liberty

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Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

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Describe the idea of "Limited Government."

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A government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement.

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed? Options: The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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What step in naturalization comes before taking the oath of allegiance? Options: Background check/application, Immigrating legally, living in the US for 5 years, Civic and History Exam, Being born in the United States

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Civic and History Exam

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This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty/obligation of citizens?

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Jury Duty

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What is the introduction to the Constitution - where the six purposes of government are listed?

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Preamble

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With regard to the U.S. government, what is the meaning of the phrase "checks and balances"?

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Each of the 3 branches of govt can limit power of other 2

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In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the

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Elastic/Necessary and Proper Clause