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What is a constitution? correct answers The legal framework outlining the operation of the government, its authority, the limitations of that authority, and the divisions of powers between the federal and provincial/state governments Why have a constitution? correct answers - Without rules governing the roles of elected individuals, the would be an ineffective body, unable to make decisions or achieve goals - Without strong guidelines to assign the powers of the state, the threat of civil wa...

The court case of Marbury v. Madison established the legal power of the Supreme Court to: a. review acts of Congress. b. establish lower federal courts. c. force parties in a legal conflict to settle prior to trial. d. amend the Constitution. - Answer-a. review acts of Congress. The Constitution specified the number of justices that should sit on the Supreme Court. - Answer-False Over the centuries, judges have developed a body of rules and principles of interpretation called ___________ ...

The court case of Marbury v. Madison established the legal power of the Supreme Court to: a. review acts of Congress. b. establish lower federal courts. c. force parties in a legal conflict to settle prior to trial. d. amend the Constitution. - Answer-a. review acts of Congress. The Constitution specified the number of justices that should sit on the Supreme Court. - Answer-False Over the centuries, judges have developed a body of rules and principles of interpretation called ___________ ...

AP GOVERNMENT REVIEW SET10th Amendment - correct answer Powers not expressly given to federal government by the Constitution are reserved to states or the people. Also known as "reserved powers amendment" or "states' rights amendment" 13th Amendment - correct answer Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment - correct answer (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty...

PHR CertificationAccounts Payable - correct answer Money an organization owes its vendors and suppliers. Accounts Receivable - correct answer Money an organization's customers owe the organization. Action Plans - correct answer Detailed steps a unit, department, or team will take in order to achieve short-term objectives. Amendment - correct answer Modification or the Constitution or a law; modification may be either formal (written) or informal (unwritten). Assets - correct answer ...

US HISTORY REGENTS REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Proclamation Line of 1763 - ANSWER Stated that no colonists could settle in lands to the west of the Appalachian mountains-- made the colonists very upset Declaration of Independence - ANSWER * Document adopted on July 4, 1776. * Established the 13 American colonies as independent states, free from rule by Great Britain. * Thomas Jefferson wrote most of it. * Explained to the world why we wanted our freedom. Agricultu...

PHR Certification Accounts Payable - correct answer Money an organization owes its vendors and suppliers. Accounts Receivable - correct answer Money an organization's customers owe the organization. Action Plans - correct answer Detailed steps a unit, department, or team will take in order to achieve short-term objectives. Amendment - correct answer Modification or the Constitution or a law; modification may be either formal (written) or informal (unwritten). Assets - correct answe...

The democratic branch of the Roman Republic was: a. The Consuls b. Senate c. Assembly d. Dictator Clear my choice The term Athenian constitution refers to: a. A written constitution. b. A collection of laws decreed by men, women and slaves. c. An unwritten constitution consisting of customs, laws, institutions, and understandings. d. A religious document. Clear my choice Dashboard / My courses / HIST 1421-01 - AY2023-T3 / Final Exam (Days 1 - 4) / Final Exam  Time left 0:20:58 ...

NCTJ PA - Constitution and the monarchyWhat type of constitution does the UK have? - correct answer unwritten (i.e. not codified in a single document). What are the three key principles of the UK's constitution? - correct answer rule of law, sovereignty of parliament, separation of powers What are the five sources of the UK's constitution? - correct answer Statute (individual laws or 'Acts of Parliament'), Common Law (sometimes known as 'case law' or 'precedent'), Conventions (cust...

BLAW211 Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is a law? - Answer-the rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within a society. Recognised by state. What are legal rules? - Answer-Created by statute and must be enforceable. If not enforceable it is not legal. What is moral law? - Answer-Laws that aren't legal or enforced e.g cheating on spouse What are the classifications of law? - Answer-Public law and private or civil law Pu...