AP Vocabulary-BB

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Passed by Congress in 1964, this act protects people from private (non governmental) acts of discrimination?

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Civil Rights Act

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The powers listed specifically in the US Constitution.

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Exclusive

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National law that directs state or local governments to comply w/ federal rules/regulations, but contain little or no federal funding to defray cost of meeting the requirements (clean air & water standards)

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Unfunded mandates

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Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. _____ _____ are held by the states through the Tenth Amendment.

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reserved powers

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Which of the following statements about motions for cloture is true? They are applied only to budget appropriation bills., They are applied to bills that failed in the previous session of Congress., They force a bill out of committee so that the full House can vote on it., They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.

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They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.

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When Senator Smith votes on bills, she is voting with the mind of how it will impact the country as a whole and not just the constituents in her state. Which model of representation do her actions embody?

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The trustee model

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Which constitutional principle most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments? Options: The Bill of Rights, Separation of powers, Representation, Federalism

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Federalism

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Which of the following is an example of a linkage institution in the United States government? The Supreme Court, Political Parties, Federal Reserve, The Department of Education

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Political Parties