The Preamble states one purpose of the national government is to "provide for the common defense". The government achieves this purpose most directly by

maintaining a national military

In 1987, a presidential nominee for an open position on the Supreme Court was officially rejected. According to Source 5, this was an example of checks and balances involving the

legislative and executive branches

The U.S. Constitution gives the Senate the authority to ratify treaties negotiated by the President. Based on the graphic the goal of this power is most likely to

balance the power of the executive branch

What is meant by the fundamental principle "limited government"?

Government may only do what the people have given it the power to do.

Which statement best explains the structure of the legislative branch of the federal government? Options: a single house with equal representation, a single house with weighted representation, two houses with different numbers of seats, two houses with equal numbers of seats

two houses with different numbers of seats

Which responsibility do members of the U.S. president's cabinet have?

giving official advice on policy issues

Which steps correctly describe the process for appointing U.S. Supreme Court justices? Options: hearings by the Senate and appointment by the president, nomination by the president and confirmation by the Senate, nomination by the Congress and confirmation by the president, nomination by existing justices of the Supreme Court and appointment by the president

nomination by the president and confirmation by the Senate

Article VI, paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution refers to the Constitution and other federal laws as "the Supreme Law of the Land". In principle, this means that federal government policies take precedence over conflicting state policies.

federal government policies take precedence over conflicting state policies.

The Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention appeased both large and small states by creating a two-house legislature based on separate schemes of representation

creating a two-house legislature based on separate schemes of representation

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution to

protect individual liberty from a strong federal government.

The 6th Amendment states that a person accused of a crime will "have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor". How does this protect an accused persons?

It allows the accused to use favorable testimony in his or her defense.

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government? Options: "...that all men are created equal...", "...all men are...endowed by their Creator certain unalienable rights...", "...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...", "...governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes..."

"...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

How do the personal freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment affect the American population on a daily basis?

They allow Americans to express their opinions without government interference.

A twenty-eight citizen could be elected

only to the House of Representatives.

What qualification do both houses of Congress have in common? Members must be born in the United States. Members must be at least thirty years old. Members must graduate from college. Members must live in the state they represent.

Members must live in the state they represent.

Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decide to replace the Articles of Confederation?

The government they created was too weak.

The Tenth Amendment states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must be

reserved to the states or people.

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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In this cartoon, the cartoonist compares the presidency of Jackson to which of the following types of government? absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, dictatorship, totalitarianism

Back

absolute monarchy

2.

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How does the author seem to feel about President Jackson?

Back

displeasure with Jackson.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The picture shows a torn copy of the U.S. Constitution lying on the floor under Jackson's feet because the artist believes that

Back

Jackson's behavior conflicts with democracy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the quote, when naturalized citizens pledge their allegiance, what are they pledging allegiance to specifically?

Back

to the U.S. Constitution

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the quote, naturalized citizens must fight on behalf of the United States when...?

Back

required by law.

6.

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Front

What does the phrase, "bear true faith and allegiance" mean?

Back

to be loyal

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Using the chart, the information suggests that Massachusetts would have benefited most from the

Back

Virginia Plan

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