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10th Amendment 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 Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW; (3) no state can depriv...

CLEP Exam - American Government Questions with Correct Answers Punch cards - answerType of voting system that became well known immediately following the 2000 election Prospective voting - answerA person who votes based on what candidate says he or she will do in the future is said to be engaged in this type of voting House of Representatives - answerShould presidential candidates receive an equal number of electoral votes, the election is decided by___________ Democracy - answer"A form...

10th Amendment 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 Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW; (3) no state can depriv...

AP GOPO Review Final Exam Spring 2023 Anti-Federalist Opponents of the Constitution who desired a federal government more like the one under the Articles of Confederation. They wanted a Bill of Rights added before ratifying the U.S. Constitution Articles of Confederation The first plan of government for the colonies after the American Revolution which redefined the former colonies as states Bill of Rights The first 10 Amendments added to the Constitution in 1791 Checks and Balances a s...

FTCE General Knowledge- English practice test 1,2,3, &4 Questions with complete Answers Unfairly, the ____ of the cost has been paid by just a few members of the group. A. Gift B. Brunt C. Choice D. Divestiture B. Brunt- the burden A. Gift- a present B. Brunt- the burden C. Choice- the option D. Divestiture- the sale of business holdings The committee seemed concerned with long-term plans than with solving _____ immediate problems. A. Apathetic B. Ludicrous C. Classic ...

GEB 3213 Exam 1 Hayes FSU Latest Update Graded A Society A community, nations, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests Culture The characteristic features of everyday life shared by people in a particular place or time Business culture The norms, values, and beliefs that pertain to all aspects of doing business in a culture. Language used while conducting business informs how we view tasks, accomplish goals, and build relatio...

AP GOVERNMENT REVIEW SET: Exam review terms. Updated 2023. 10th Amendment - 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 - Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment - (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or pro...

AMSCO AP Gov Unit 3 Practice QuestionsWhich of the following is the most complete summary of the selective incorporation doctrine? - correct answers The Supreme Court has required states to apply certain rights in the Bill of Rights through the Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause. What was the effect of the opinion in Schenck v. United States? - correct answers As long as speech does not present a clear and present danger, it is allowed. Those who disagree with the views in the majo...

PAC Exam 2 – Sims (Questions With Complete Answers) Who is the voice of the people? Congress What is the branch of government closest to the people? Congress How many years is a term of a member of the House? 2 years How many members are in the senate? 100 How many members are in the house? 435 What are the qualifications to be a member of Senate? 1. at least 30 years of age 2. Citizen of the US for 9 years 3. Resident of state What are the qualification to be a member of ...

CHAPTER 3 Federalism MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When the Framers drafted the Constitution, the Antifederalist opposed it primarily on the grounds that the new government a. empowered state governments. b. created a bicameral Congress. c. gave states the power to coin money. d. created a navy. e. gave too much power to the national government. ANS: E REF: 51 NOT: F OBJ: LO1 2. In this decision, the Supreme Court, by a 5–4 majority, ruled that the individual mandate component of Obamacare was...