Topics 1.1-1.5 Review

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Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty?
Options:
The government has unlimited power over its citizens,
Citizens elect representatives to make laws,
The people are the ultimate source of governmental authority,
The judiciary interprets laws independently

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The people are the ultimate source of governmental authority

Front

What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

It lacked a strong central government.

Front

Which document argued for a large republic to control factions?

Back

Federalist No. 10

Front

The Great Compromise resolved a dispute between: Large states and small states

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Large states and small states

Front

Which principle is illustrated by the division of power between national and state governments?

Back

Federalism

Front

Which model of democracy is most evident in the structure of interest groups influencing policy?

Back

Pluralist democracy

Front

Which clause gives Congress implied powers? Options: Supremacy Clause, Commerce Clause, Necessary and Proper Clause, Full Faith and Credit Clause

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Necessary and Proper Clause

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What was a key argument in Brutus No. 1? A) A large republic would protect liberty, B) The Constitution would lead to tyranny, C) The Articles of Confederation were too strong, D) The Bill of Rights was unnecessary

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The Constitution would lead to tyranny

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? Options: Congress declaring war, The president vetoing a bill, States regulating education, The Supreme Court interpreting laws

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The president vetoing a bill

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Which amendment reserves powers to the states?

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Tenth Amendment