AP Gov Unit 2 Review

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Which of the following is a power of the President of the United States under the Constitution? Declare war, Make treaties with foreign nations, Impeach members of Congress, Regulate interstate commerce

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Make treaties with foreign nations

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The concept of "judicial review" allows the courts to:

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Interpret laws and determine their constitutionality

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The "elastic clause" (also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause) gives Congress the power to:

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Create laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers

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Which of the following is the most important check Congress has over the executive branch? The power to declare war, The power to veto presidential appointments, The power of impeachment, The power to issue executive orders

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The power of impeachment

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Which of the following is an example of a discretionary spending item in the federal budget? Social Security, Medicare, Military defense, Federal interest on debt

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Military defense

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A filibuster is a tactic used in the Senate to:

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Prevent a vote on a bill or nomination

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The principle of "separation of powers" in the U.S. Constitution means:

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The executive, legislative, and judicial branches have distinct and separate powers

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Which of the following is an example of an implied power of Congress?
The power to levy taxes,
The power to regulate interstate commerce,
The power to create a national bank,
The power to declare war

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The power to create a national bank

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The case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established which important judicial principle?

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The power of judicial review

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In Federalist No. 70, Alexander Hamilton argues that a single executive (as opposed to a plural executive) is necessary to:

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Ensure accountability and decisiveness in the executive branch