Government 101

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The President is elected to be a representative and leader for who?

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The United States

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Congress can do all of the following EXCEPT: Collect taxes, Provide for the nation’s defense, Borrow money for the nation

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Accept major gifts

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The House of Representatives (at the federal level) is elected to represent who?

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The people

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The House of Representatives AND Senate must BOTH confirm a Supreme Court justice.

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False

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Splitting up power between Federal and State governments is an example of which principle?

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Federalism

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What is the principle where the Constitution gives each branch tools to stop each other from becoming too powerful? Example, President can veto a bill from Congress.

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Checks and Balances

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In a republic, like the United States, what BEST describes a right citizens have? Options: The right to directly vote on laws passed by the government, The right to elect leaders who represent them in government, The right to elect leaders who serve for life, The right to periodically revolt and create new government

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The right to elect leaders who represent them in government

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The State government has the most control of public schools, this is an example of which principle of government?

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Federalism

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The three branches of the federal government, legislative, executive, and judicial, are an example of which principle?

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Separation of Powers

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What does the preamble to the Constitution do?

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Explains the purpose of the Constitution