Government Principles Flashcard

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After Prohibition ended, states still wanted to regulate alcohol sales differently within their borders. This shared power between state and federal governments is an example of what?

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Federalism

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Congress passes a law restricting free speech. A court invalidates it, stating that the Constitution has priority. What principle allows this?

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Federal supremacy

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Congress passes a bill, the President vetoes it, and the Supreme Court later rules it unconstitutional. What principle is at work?

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Checks and balances

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Which part of the Constitution establishes the President’s powers to enforce the laws passed by Congress?

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Article II

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Why did the Framers give Congress power to regulate interstate commerce?

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To block protectionist state trade restrictions

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Congress regulates a local farmer’s crop production because, in the aggregate, it impacts national markets. What principle justifies this?

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Activities that substantially affect interstate commerce

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States regulate marriage and education because the Constitution doesn’t give those powers to Congress. What principle is this?

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Federalism

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The Supreme Court applies equal protection principles to federal government actions through the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. What is this called?

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Reverse incorporation

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Which amendment prevents the federal government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process?

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Fifth Amendment

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Before firing a public employee, the government must give notice and a chance to be heard. What principle applies?

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Procedural due process