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What are the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of
Independence called? - ....ANSWER...the Preamble
Which part of government was created to reflect the
colonists' position that governments derive their powers
from the consent of the governed? - ....ANSWER...the
legislature
Which United States Supreme Court decision focused on
how states count popular votes for president and vice
president? - ....ANSWER...Bush v. Gore (2000)
Which two steps are required in order for someone to
become Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? -
,....ANSWER...nomination by the President, confirmation
by the Senate
Which structure found in the U.S. Constitution was
included as a response to a concern expressed in the
Declaration of Independence? - ....ANSWER...separation
of powers
Which United States Supreme Court decision was based on
the Equal Protection Clause? - ....ANSWER...Plessy v.
Ferguson (1896)
Who has the power to veto bills? - ....ANSWER...the
President
Why does Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution
require that tax bills be introduced in the House of
Representatives? - ....ANSWER...because the original
English colonists were taxed without their consent
Which is a shared power in the federal system? -
....ANSWER...collecting taxes
,Which part of the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom
of religion? - ....ANSWER...the Bill of Rights
The U.S. Constitution requires that the President be
elected by whom? - ....ANSWER...the Electoral College
Which United States Supreme Court case established the
power of judicial review? - ....ANSWER...Marbury v.
Madison (1803)
Which of the following pairs of United States Supreme
Court cases resulted in limiting the power for local
governments? - ....ANSWER...Brown v. Board of
Education (1954) and District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
In what 1620 document do the writers form a "civil body
politic"? - ....ANSWER...the Mayflower Compact
Which government officials are elected by the people? -
....ANSWER...mayors
, Which phrase in the U.S. Constitution addresses the power
to seize property? - ....ANSWER...eminent domain
What is the purpose of the Seventeenth Amendment? -
....ANSWER...to promote democratic participation
Which document represents the supreme law of the land? -
....ANSWER...the U.S. Constitution
Which is a core theme of the Federalist Papers? -
....ANSWER...The proposed Constitution should be
ratified.
Which document was adopted by the newly independent
United States to organize the national government after
declaring independence? - ....ANSWER...the Articles of
Confederation
Which is a core theme of the Anti-Federalist Papers? -
....ANSWER...Government should support enumerated
individual rights.