How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

Why did Montesquieu believe the powers of the government should be separated?

It would keep government leaders from becoming too powerful

What most attracted the Founding Fathers to Montesquieu's views on the separation of powers?

It could help prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive.

What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?

Declaring independence from Britain

What is the main idea of the passage? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."

People have rights that cannot be denied by any government

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? The government did not have a separate judicial branch. The states could not print their own currency. The president was able to spend taxes freely. The government had too much power over trade.

The government did not have a separate judicial branch.

How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states?

It created an executive branch to enforce laws.

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shay's Rebellion? Options: The national government lacked the power to regulate trade, The national government lacked a national court system, The national government lacked central leadership, The national government lacked the power to tax

The national government lacked the power to tax

Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists? Options: There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights., The Constitution does not give enough power to the states., The Constitution will not strengthen the government., A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.

The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.

In the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the people"?

Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them

What does the Constitution allow Congress to do in terms of the military? Options: Quarter soldiers, Declare War and support the military, Act as Commander in Chief, Sign treaties

Declare War and support the military

A bill passed ending net neutrality. It was vetoed. The veto was overridden, and the bill became a law. Later, the court decided that the law was unconstitutional. What is the order in which the branches used their powers?

legislative, executive, legislative, judicial

What are 3 qualifications in House?

25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state

The qualifications to become President are

native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years

Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?

It has authority over all other courts of the US

Which of the following statements best explains the reason for the difference in representation between Ohio's 16 representatives in the House and 2 in the Senate? The House represents northern states, while the Senate represents southern states. The House represents states according to the size of their population, while the Senate represents the states equally. The House gives more representation to the political party that won the most recent election, while the Senate represents the states equally. The House represents the total number of state legislators, while the Senate represents states equally.

The House represents states according to the size of their population, while the Senate represents the states equally.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

Back

passing a U.S. history and government exam

2.

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Is Maria an American citizen?

Back

Yes

3.

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Is Kevin an American citizen?

Back

Yes

4.

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Is Selina a U.S. citizen?

Back

No

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Based on the table describing permanent resident status, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

Back

The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.

6.

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Which of the following is a NOT an obligation of citizens? Attending school, Obeying Laws, Serving on a Jury, Voting

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Voting

7.

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The image describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

Back

Citizens support securing individual rights.

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