U.S. Government Flashcard

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What is an expressed power of the Executive Branch? Options: Regulating trade, Issuing money, Commanding the armed forces, Declaring war

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Commanding the armed forces

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The Elastic Clause is another name for which part of the Constitution?

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Article I, Section 8

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What is an example of an inherent power?

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Acquiring new territory

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Why did the Framers include checks and balances in the Constitution?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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What is judicial review?

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The Supreme Court's power to interpret laws

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Which clause states that federal laws override state laws when conflicts arise?

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Supremacy Clause

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What is the process called when courts declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional?

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Judicial Review

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What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

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Writes and passes laws

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What is an example of a legislative check on the executive branch?

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Override presidential vetoes

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Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

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Executive