Civics EOC Review

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When a branch can stop the actions of another branch, so no branch is too powerful.

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checks and balances

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What enlightenment thinker is known for these ideas: Natural rights, social contract, and natural rights should be protected by the government?

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John Locke

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When people give away power to rule and some rights but get protection from the government.

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Social contract

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Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

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to influence state legislators serving as a senator or representative on issues

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Which constitutional power is designated to President to use in the role of Chief Diplomat? Options: the power to declare ware on foreign nations, the power to appoint ambassadors to foreign counties, the power to ratify treaties negotiated with foreign nations, the power to make final appropriations for the U.S. State Department

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the power to appoint ambassadors to foreign counties

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What is the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

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a fear of the international spread of Communism

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During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?

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World War II

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Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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elected officials

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Which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, discussing political issues at work, collecting opinions for a yearbook, gathering signature for a petition

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gathering signature for a petition

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Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

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propagandized