U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles Flashcard

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Which document is associated with natural rights, popular sovereignty, and social contract theory?

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Declaration of Independence

Front

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Strong executive branch, No national judiciary, Powerful federal government, Effective taxing power

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No national judiciary

Front

Which Federalist Paper discusses factions and large republics?

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Federalist No. 10

Front

What is the main focus of Federalist No. 51?

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Separation of powers and checks and balances

Front

Which compromise is associated with the Constitution? Options: Missouri Compromise, Great Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Great Compromise

Front

What is the structure of the legislative branch in the United States?

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Bicameral

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for lawmaking, budget control, and impeachment?

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Legislative Branch

Front

What is the role of the bureaucracy in the government?

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Implementation, regulation, and administration

Front

Which court case established the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

Front

Which landmark case established the supremacy of the federal government?

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McCulloch v. Maryland