Unit 1 - Foundations of Gov't Flashcards

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Which Enlightenment thinker is most closely associated with natural rights?

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John Locke

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What does the social contract theory suggest?

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People can reject an oppressive government.

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Montesquieu is best known for which principle?

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Separation of powers

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Popular sovereignty means that

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Government derives power from the people

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Which chamber of Congress initiates revenue bills?

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House of Representatives

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The power to declare war belongs to: President, Supreme Court, Congress, State governors

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Congress

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"Bicameral" in the context of American government

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Two houses in the legislature

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The branch of government that enforces the law is Legislative, Executive, Judicial, State

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Executive

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The President’s group of advisers is known as the

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Cabinet

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To be President, a person must be:

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At least 35 years old, a resident for 14 years, and a natural born citizen