Government EOC prep/Constitution Test

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Which of the following is an example of popular sovereignty? Some states decide to prohibit slavery by a vote of its residents, The president vetoes a bill that the majority of Americans support

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Some states decide to prohibit slavery by a vote of its residents

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Which executive action BEST demonstrates a check on the legislative branch? Options: the president may veto bills, the president can overturn Supreme Court decisions

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the president may veto bills

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What are concurrent powers?

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Powers held by the national and state governments at the same time

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Which BEST explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?

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Constitutional rights protect their actions

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Which idea about government is expressed in the Preamble's first three words?

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Government is a vehicle for carrying out the will of the people

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According to the Supremacy Clause in Article VI, how does the role of the US Constitution compare to that of state constitutions?

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The US Constitution takes priority when a state law conflicts with a national law.

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What is popular sovereignty?

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Government's authority comes from the people

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Since the 1960s, which political party in the United States MOST closely represents the views of the conservative voters?

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Republican Party

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What can be implied about Justice Marshall's view of the judiciary based on his opinion in Marbury v. Madison? Options: The judiciary is an instrument to help the president fulfill their duties, The judiciary is limited to those powers specifically stated in the Constitution.

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The judiciary is limited to those powers specifically stated in the Constitution.

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In a _____ form of government, laws are religious-based

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theocracy