Fall Semester Government Exam

Fall Semester Government Exam

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did John Locke of the Enlightenment influence the writers of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

A division of our government into three branches

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The American colonists revolted against the King and British government:

Back

due to high taxes and a lack of representation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The United States government under the Articles of Confederation can best be described as:

Back

weak and ineffective

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This was the primary issue resolved by the 3/5 Compromise: how slaves would be counted in the population for representation.

Back

how slaves would be counted in the population for representation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The principle of federalism involves

Back

a system of shared power between the state and national government

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following means "consent of the people"? checks and balances, rule of law, popular sovereignty

Back

popular sovereignty

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Judicial review refers to the power of the Supreme Court to:

Back

review laws passed by Congress to determine if they are constitutional

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