Government Final Exam Review

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Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most strongly over what issue? Options: division of powers between the national and state governments, provision for admitting new states to the Union, distribution of power between the Senate and House of Representatives, method of amending the Constitution

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division of powers between the national and state governments

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What compromise was reached between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

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The Constitution would be ratified but a Bill of Rights would be added

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An example of a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch.

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They can reject presidential appointments.

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The case of Marbury vs. Madison in 1803. Made the courts stronger by establishing the principal of

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Judicial Review

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According to the Michigan and U.S. constitutions, which responsibility is held by both the state of Michigan and the federal government?

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borrowing money

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Which civic or political activity can citizens carry out at the state level? Options: organizing a neighborhood watch patrol, serving in the active-duty army or air force, testifying before Congress on a regional issue, signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot

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signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot

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Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

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popular sovereignty

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Which fact about American government reflects the above definition of federalism? Options: Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches, Private organizations in the US do much of the work that is performed by local governments in other countries, Citizens in the US are subject to both state and federal laws, Citizens in the US have a right to protection from intrusion into their private affairs

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Citizens in the US are subject to both state and federal laws

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The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which powers belong to the judicial branch?

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interpreting laws

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Why would the President issue an executive order?

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to make public policy without legislation from Congress