Chapter 9 Review Flashcards

1
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What year was the U.S. Constitution written?

A

1787

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2
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Name one of the 6 guiding principles of the Constitution.

A

Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, federalism

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3
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What is it called when a President rejects a proposed bill?

A

Veto

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4
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What kind of government does the U.S. have?

A

Democratic republic

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5
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What year was Washington’s State Constitution written?

A

1889

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6
Q

What can we use to make changes to the constitution?

A

Amendments

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7
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Who ruled that Washington residents should not pay state income taxes because it was unconstitutional?

A

State Supreme Court

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8
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How many federally recognized Native American tribes are there in Washington?

A

29

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9
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What is it called when the Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they are constitutional?

A

Judicial review

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10
Q

Who was the longest serving Supreme Court Justice?

A

William O. Douglas

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11
Q

_________________ is having two legislative chambers or houses

A

Bicameral

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12
Q

What are the 3 levels of government?

A

National, state, local

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13
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Name one service the state and local governments provide using tax dollars.

A

State parks, police and fire stations, roads, libraries, public education.

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14
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What are the 3 branches of government?

A

Legislative, executive, judicial

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15
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Who was Christine Gregoire?

A

Governor of Washington for 9 years, focused on children’s issues, education, and health care. Also balanced the state’s budget and created a surplus.

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16
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What name is given to the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

A

Bill of Rights

17
Q

________ is the term used for Native American tribal gambling operations.

A

The New Buffalo

18
Q

____________ is the relationship between things based on size, quantity, or number.

A

Proportional

19
Q

__________ means to give formal approval or confirm.

A

Ratification/ ratify

20
Q

__________ is a basic principle of the U.S. Constitution where separate branches monitor the action of the other branches to make sure no one branch has too much power.

A

Checks and balances