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US Gov 2024 Semester Exam Study Guide

US Gov 2024 Semester Exam Study Guide

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty and property are

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Natural rights that should be protected by government.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A key characteristic of limited government is

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that government only has powers that are given to it

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Concurrent powers in the US government means

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powers are shared between the state and national governments

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The idea that government should be split into three branches of government all with their own powers that can be checked by the other branches is called

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separation of powers

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Bill of Rights includes: the Preamble, the first 10 amendments, the Articles of Confederation, all the amendments

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the first 10 amendments

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The United States Constitution grants certain powers only to the Federal Government. For example, only Congress can declare war. These powers are called

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delegated powers

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The United States Constitution grants certain powers to the State Governments, such as power over public education. These powers are called

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reserved powers

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