A form of government in which people select representatives to govern and make laws is called a(an)
Republic
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When one of the branches doesn't agree with another branch and stops them from performing their powers, this is:
Checks and Balances
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Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have committees and subcommittees to work on legislation. What is the primary reason for having committees and subcommittees?
They decide which bills and resolutions will be considered by the full House.
100
What did James Madison, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton have in common? What did they all help write?
All of these men were Federalists who wrote the Federalists Papers supporting the constitution.
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Each branch of government has their own powers in governing the US, this represents which constitutional provision?
Separation of Powers
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Our government exists to represent the majority of the people; which provision is this?
Popular Sovereignty
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If a senator talks for a prolonged timed in order to stop the passing of a bill, this is know as:
Filibuster
200
What was one of the flaws of the Articles of Confederation?
It lacked the ability to levy taxes and only created one branch of government.
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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances as established by the constitution?
the requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate.
300
In a federal system of government, political power is primarily...
Divided between national and state governments.
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A concurrent is one that is shared by the state and federal governments. An example of a concurrent power is_
Power to tax.
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The difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists was that....
Federalists were in favor of a stronger National/Central Government while Anti-Federalists were in favor of a weaker federal government.
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An agreement between the US and another country that must be approved by the Senate is a(an)
treaty
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The supremacy clause ______.
Provides that federal rules should always win laws conflict.
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Powers specifically granted to the national government by the constitution are known as ___.
Expressed/enumerated
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The "wall of separation" between church and the state as expressed by Thomas Jefferson is found in what part of the Constitution?
Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
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Which concept of government did James Madison defend?
Separation of Powers
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Congress is granted powers that are written in the constitution. Congress also has powers that are understood but not mentioned specifically in the constitution. These powers are referred to as ______.
implied powers
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Congress is granted powers that are written in the constitution. Congress also has powers that are understood but not mentioned specifically in the Constitution. These powers are referred to as __.
implied powers
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The Articles of Confederation established the first government in America. It lacked strong central government and the ability to levy and collect taxes. Which group was in favor of this form of government?