Review for FCLE

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What was added to the Constitution as a compromise between the Federalists and the Anti-federalists?

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The Bill of Rights

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: The president of the U.S. is elected through a direct, popular vote, of the American citizens.

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False

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What is the name of the process when the Supreme Court decides if a law or policy is constitutional (allowed by the Constitution)?

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Judicial review

Front

Which system of government is defined as when power is SHARED between the central government and the state or local governments?

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federal

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: The president appoints Supreme Court justices and the Senate approves them.

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True

Front

Which statement best explains the purpose of using checks and balances in our government?

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To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

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Which of the following is an example of how the Judicial branch checks (or limits) the power of the Legislative Branch? May impeach Supreme Court appointments, Declares laws unconstitutional, Nominates Supreme Court Justices, May declare executive actions unconstitutional

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Declares laws unconstitutional

Front

True or False: The House of Representatives consists of 100 members.

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False

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True or False: Senators serve 4-year terms.

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False

Front

Which of the following is NOT a power Congress has? Collect taxes, Impeach the President, Declare war, Veto a bill

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Veto a bill