Which of the following was NOT discussed as a purpose of government in the
Constitution's Preamble?
to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens
to secure the "blessings of liberty"
to promote justice
to defend the nation from foreign foes
to maintain peace at home
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to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens
What was one effect of dual federalism during the early republic?
The national government was unable to raise sufficient amounts of money through
taxes and tariffs.
The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy decisions,
such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it themselves.
,The strength and size of the military grew dramatically.
The number of federal criminal laws expanded rapidly, while state criminal laws
decreased.
The nat'l government was able to significantly expand civil rights for blacks in the
south.
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The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy
decisions, such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it
themselves.
Judicial review is the power of:
the president to appoint judges to the federal courts.
Congress to review the decisions of the federal courts.
the states to review the constitutionality of federal actions and laws.
the courts to review and edit pieces of legislation before they are voted in Congress.
the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of
government.
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the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other
branches of government.
Of the five possible answers below, which essential idea is NOT one of the seven
overarching American ideas that address how American politics work?
equality
individualism
faith in God
elitism
democracy
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Elitism
When a society does not have an aristocracy or hereditary privileges, this is regarded
as (1) __________ equality; and when a society accords all citizens to have the same
political rights and opportunities, this is called (2) __________ equality; and a society in
which there are small differences in wealth among citizens, this is (3) __________ equality.
(1) communal; (2) egalitarian; (3) subsistent
(1) social; (2) political; (3) economic
(1) oligarchic; (2) polyarchic; (3) meritocratic
(1) revolutionary; (2) progressive; (3) redistributive
(1) classless; (2) communist; (3) proletarian
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(1) social; (2) political; (3) economic
When voters vote directly on an issue on the ballot, this is called __________.
direct democracy
pluralism
local elections
representative democracy
popular elections
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Direct Democracy
Constitution's Preamble?
to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens
to secure the "blessings of liberty"
to promote justice
to defend the nation from foreign foes
to maintain peace at home
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to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens
What was one effect of dual federalism during the early republic?
The national government was unable to raise sufficient amounts of money through
taxes and tariffs.
The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy decisions,
such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it themselves.
,The strength and size of the military grew dramatically.
The number of federal criminal laws expanded rapidly, while state criminal laws
decreased.
The nat'l government was able to significantly expand civil rights for blacks in the
south.
Give this one a try later!
The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy
decisions, such as the regulation of slavery, because the states did it
themselves.
Judicial review is the power of:
the president to appoint judges to the federal courts.
Congress to review the decisions of the federal courts.
the states to review the constitutionality of federal actions and laws.
the courts to review and edit pieces of legislation before they are voted in Congress.
the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of
government.
Give this one a try later!
the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other
branches of government.
Of the five possible answers below, which essential idea is NOT one of the seven
overarching American ideas that address how American politics work?
equality
individualism
faith in God
elitism
democracy
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Elitism
When a society does not have an aristocracy or hereditary privileges, this is regarded
as (1) __________ equality; and when a society accords all citizens to have the same
political rights and opportunities, this is called (2) __________ equality; and a society in
which there are small differences in wealth among citizens, this is (3) __________ equality.
(1) communal; (2) egalitarian; (3) subsistent
(1) social; (2) political; (3) economic
(1) oligarchic; (2) polyarchic; (3) meritocratic
(1) revolutionary; (2) progressive; (3) redistributive
(1) classless; (2) communist; (3) proletarian
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(1) social; (2) political; (3) economic
When voters vote directly on an issue on the ballot, this is called __________.
direct democracy
pluralism
local elections
representative democracy
popular elections
Give this one a try later!
Direct Democracy
