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The case of Marbury v. Madison established the right of the Supreme Court's right to declare laws unconstitutional, which is also known as

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judicial review.

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Which European philosopher believed that the purpose of government is to protect natural rights?

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John Locke

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It can be said that, since Americans elect people to make the laws of the country, the United States is actually a

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republic

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How is a civic action such as voting different from serving on a jury?

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Jury service is considered a civic duty while voting is a responsibility.

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Which of these political debates is MOST closely related to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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separation of church and state

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The ideas of Locke and Rousseau are found MOST easily in which of these documents?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Which concept is central both to the Declaration of Independence and to Social Contract Theory?

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the authority of the government should be derived from the consent of the governed

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Those who supported adoption of the Constitution were called

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Federalists.

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The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of

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checks and balances

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Cynthia is applying for jobs at banks in her community. Which civic responsibility is Cynthia planning to take part in?

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supporting one's self in society

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Which of these major arguments did the Anti-Federalists offer in opposition to ratification of the Constitution?

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II and III

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Why did the framers of the Constitution provide that the President and Congress be elected while federal judges are appointed?

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court decisions can be reached without regard to political considerations

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To which principle of government is Montesquieu's statement MOST directly related?

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Separation of Powers

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The MAIN reason citizens have rights and responsibilities is to

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keep the power of the country with its citizens.

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Which law passed during Bill Clinton's time in office was reversed by the Obama administration, changing the government's philosophy on allowing gay and lesbian soldiers in the military?

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the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law

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Which government principle is MOST illustrated by the War Powers Resolution?

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checks and balances

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Rousseau's ideas of "natural law" led to his publication of The Social Contract in 1763. His writings reflect Enlightenment ideals because he desired

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greater rights for common people.

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The role of government- whether Federal, state, or local- is dynamic. Which case best exemplifies the changing role of the government?

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social programs

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Which of these is the BEST example of a citizen exercising his or her rights?

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Writing an email to your mayor, critical of the mayor's actions.

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Which is NOT a benefit of volunteering in our communities?

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making money

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What is the purpose of the "dissenting opinion" of the Supreme Court?

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It is cited as a persuasive decision when arguing that the court's holding should be limited or overturned.

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John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean Jacques Rousseau all were

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influences on the ideals that shaped American government.

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Which items were part of the Magna Carta?

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1, 2, 4, and 5

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The principle of judicial review, in which the U.S. Supreme Court became the final arbiter on the constitutionality of a law, was established by which of these cases?

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Marbury v. Madison

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French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau believed that the best form of government would be one that practiced

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popular sovereignty.

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Congress may not pass __________ laws, laws that make an act a crime after the act has been committed.

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ex post facto

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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "promote the general welfare." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government?

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providing government funding to build a community health care center

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How is a representative democracy similar to a constitutional monarchy?

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The power of the government is limited.

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What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the legislative branch?

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they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution

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In the case of __________, the Supreme Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional even though the Constitution did not specifically grant Congress the power to establish a bank.

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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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A government principle by which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called

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separation of powers.

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What is the MOST common form of government system in Europe?

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parliamentary

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Which line from the Declaration of Independence BEST represents the Social Contract Theory, as explained by John Locke?

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government..."

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Which of these is a power DENIED to state governments?

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coining and printing money

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Which state law would be considered unconstitutional based on the Fourteenth Amendment?

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a law that prohibits a specific group of citizens from purchasing property

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Legalized segregation of the races was made unconstitutional by which Supreme Court case?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Which liberty is guaranteed by the First Amendment?

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freedom of speech

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The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

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make rights contained in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states.

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