Foundations of U.S. Government Flashcard

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How did the Magna Carta influence the development of the U.S. system of government?

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It laid the foundation for the principle of limited government.

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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.

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Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?

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Separation of powers

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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.

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What was a key argument made by the Anti-Federalists against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution? Options: It lacked a strong executive branch., It did not include a bill of rights., It provided too much power to state governments., It was too similar to the Articles of Confederation.

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It did not include a bill of rights.

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TX.§113.20.B.17.A.

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?

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It established the principle of judicial review.

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TX.§113.20.B.18.B.

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How did the Boston Tea Party exemplify civil disobedience?

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It was an illegal act of protest against British taxation.

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TX.§113.20.B.20.B.

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Which document influenced the U.S. system of government by promoting the idea of self-government? Options: The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights, The Mayflower Compact, The Federalist Papers

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The Mayflower Compact

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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.

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How does the principle of checks and balances function in the U.S. Constitution?

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It ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.

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What was Alexander Hamilton's main argument in favor of the U.S. Constitution? Options: It would create a weak central government., It would protect individual liberties., It would provide a strong national defense., It would limit the power of the executive branch.

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It would provide a strong national defense.

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TX.§113.20.B.17.A.

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What was the decision in the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland?

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The federal government had implied powers.

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TX.§113.20.B.18.B.

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What impact did Henry David Thoreau's refusal to pay a tax have on U.S. history?

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It inspired future acts of civil disobedience.

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TX.§113.20.B.20.B.