Fall Semester Government Exam

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

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A division of our government into three branches

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The American colonists revolted against the King and British government:

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due to high taxes and a lack of representation

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

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weak and ineffective

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

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how slaves would be counted in the population for representation

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The principle of federalism involves

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a system of shared power between the state and national government

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

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popular sovereignty

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

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review laws passed by Congress to determine if they are constitutional

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Before a presidential Supreme Court nomination is appointed, who has to approve the nomination?

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The Senate

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Right to bear arms

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2nd amendment

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Right to no cruel or unusual punishment

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