The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...

declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

The Anti-Federalists insisted on a Bill of Rights because they were concerned that

the new national government could trample on individual rights

What compromise was reached between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

The Constitution would be ratified but a Bill of Rights would be added

An example of a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch.

They can reject presidential appointments.

How did the U.S. Supreme Court use the 14th Amendment in the Brown v. Board of Education decision (1954)? Options: They ruled that the use of civil disobedience to achieve legal rights is protected by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. They ruled that segregated educational facilities violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. They ruled that the use of literacy tests and poll taxes violated the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. They ruled that affirmative action programs at universities were protected by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.

They ruled that segregated educational facilities violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

Which qualifications for house members is NOT in the Constitution? Options: must be at least 25 years old, must have been a citizen for at least 7 years, must live in the district being represented, must live in the State from which chosen

must live in the district being represented

Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence? Options: People have certain natural rights., Government can exist only with the people's permission, The people may change or abolish the government.

God gives certain people the right to govern.

The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison

established the Court's power of judicial review

How are most judges in Georgia selected?

Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes.

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism? Options: Divided power between National and State governments, Most power to the National Government, Most power to the Local Government, Encourages direct citizen participation in government

Divided power between National and State governments

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Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

2.

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How many Senators does each state have?

Back

2

3.

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How many representatives does each state have?

Back

based on population

4.

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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

Back

435

5.

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The role of the President is outlined in which Article of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Article II

6.

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In the Impeachment process, which body of government brings the formal charges/accusations against the president?

Back

House of representatives

7.

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Once Impeachment charges are approved, which body of government holds the trial and makes the final judgment? Options: Supreme Court, House of representatives, Senate, Presidents Cabinet

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Senate

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