Fall 2024 Government Final

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? Options: Majority vote by the Electoral College, Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress, Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states, Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

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Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

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In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

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vote in elections

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The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in the headline above is –

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checks and balances

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The three main branches of the U.S. government are:

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executive, legislative, and judiciary.

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The major function of political parties in America is:

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Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

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This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

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Federal legislative

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A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it –

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Allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

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In this situation, the President is acting as the —

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chief legislator

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According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —

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states