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DBA 2 Factual Question Guide Flashcards

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expressed powers

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The powers of Congress that are listed in the Constitution

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implied powers

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The powers of Congress to carry out expressed powers; powers suggested without actually being said

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concurrent powers

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Shared powers between the national and state governments

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reserved powers

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Any powers not specifically given to the federal government, are within the authority of the state governments

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The “elastic clause” grants Congress…

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Implied powers

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Manga Carta

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Established for the first time the principle that everyone, including the King, was subject to the law (rule of law)

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Virginia Charter

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Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists

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Declaration of Independence

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The document which declared independence from Britain and the formation of the USA

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The Declaration of Independence’s main point is that:

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The people should be in control of their own government (consent of the governed)

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According to the Declaration of Independence, the most important purpose of government is to protect:

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people’s rights

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Articles of Confederation

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The nation’s first Constitution and form of national government, doomed to fail

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The most significant change from the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution was the-

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Strengthening of power of the federal government

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Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

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Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

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The Constitution of the United States

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Established the structure of the US government; protected fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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The Constitution is best described as:

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a statement of rules and procedures for governing

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What does the U.S. Constitution proclaim about its government?

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It proclaimed the government was based upon the consent of the people

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According to the US Constitution, which federal official is to be elected directly by voters?

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a member of the House of Representatives

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What fundamental political principle most closely relates to the structure of the US Constitution as outlined in Articles I, II, and III?

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Limited Government

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The basic underlying principle of the Constitution is that-

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The people are the ultimate source of power

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The Preamble of the Constitution was written to -

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Describe the purpose of the government

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According to the Preamble of the US Constitution, what are the goals or purposes of the United States government?

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  • to form a more perfect Union
  • establish Justice
  • insure domestic tranquillity
  • provide for the common defense
  • promote the general Welfare
  • secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
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The unalienable right of “the pursuit of happiness” found in the Declaration of Independence, is best reflected by which goal of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

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Ensure domestic tranquillity

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To guarantee individual rights, liberties, and protections from the government

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According to the Bill of Rights, what is true about the rights described in the Constitution?

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The fact that only some rights are listed does not mean they have no others

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How are amendments to the US Constitution proposed?

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⅔ of state legislatures calls for a convention

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How are amendments to the US Constitution ratified?

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¾ state legislatures accept the amendment

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Legislative Powers (1)

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Lay and collect taxes

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Legislative Powers (2)

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Borrow money on the credit of the U.S.

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Legislative Powers (3)

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Regulate commerce with foreign nations

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Legislative Powers (4)

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Establish a uniform rule of citizenship

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Legislative Powers (5)

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Establish a uniform rule on the subject of bankruptcies

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Legislative Powers (6)

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Coin money

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Legislative Powers (7)

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Fix the standard of weights and measures

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Legislative Powers (8)

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Provide punishment of counterfeiting

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Legislative Powers (9)

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Establish post offices

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Legislative Powers (10)

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Promote science and the arts by making laws on copyrights and patents

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Legislative Powers (11)

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Set up inferior courts to the Supreme Court

38
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Legislative Powers (12)

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Punish piracy

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Legislative Powers (13)

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Declare war

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Legislative Powers (14)

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Raise an army

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Legislative Powers (15)

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Raise a navy

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Legislative Powers (16)

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make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces

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Legislative Powers (17)

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Provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the milita

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Legislative Powers (18)

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Control the district around the national capital

45
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Legislative Powers (19)

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Make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for the good of the nation

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Judicial Powers (1)

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Have jurisdiction over cases involving treaties

47
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Judicial Powers (2)

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Hear a case that involve the Constitution and federal laws

48
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Judicial Powers (3)

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Have jurisdiction over cases involving foreign ambassadors and diplomats

49
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Judicial Powers (4)

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Have jurisdiction over cases involving naval and maritime laws

50
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Judicial Powers (5)

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Have jurisdiction over cases involving disagreements between states

51
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Judicial Powers (6)

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Ensure the trial of all crime, except impeachment, shall be by jury

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Executive Powers (1)

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To be commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces

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Executive Powers (2)

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To be commander-in-chief of the state militias

54
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Executive Powers (3)

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To grant reprieves

55
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Executive Powers (4)

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To grant pardons for offenses against the U.S., except in cases of impeachment

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Executive Powers (5)

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To make treaties

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Executive Powers (6)

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To appoint ambassadors

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Executive Powers (7)

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To appoint judges for the Supreme Court

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Executive Powers (8)

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To appoint public ministers and consuls

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Executive Powers (9)

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To appoint Cabinet officials

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Executive Powers (10)

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Fill vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate

62
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Chief of state

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Ceremonial head of government

63
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Chief executive

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leader of the executive branch

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Chief legislator

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Proposes new legislation

65
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commander-in-chief

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head of the nation’s forces

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chief diplomat

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American foreign policy leader

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Chief citizen

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Representative of all American citizens

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From Bill to Law (1)

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Propose a bill

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From Bill to Law (2)

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Assigned a number though a hopper

70
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From Bill to Law (3)

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To the House Speaker (of 20 possible committees)

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From Bill to Law (4)

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Decided upon by committee

72
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From Bill to Law (5)

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To the rules committee, which might make it harder or easier for the bill to be passed

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From Bill to Law (6)

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Voting time

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From Bill to Law (7)

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If the bill is passed, it goes to the other house

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From Bill to Law (8)

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Back to a committee

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From Bill to Law (9)

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Voting time

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From Bill to Law (10)

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The bill is either signed or vetoed (rejected) by the President

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Congress Checks The Courts

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  • Can refuse to confirm judges
  • Can impeach and convict judges
  • Can propose constitutional amendments
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Congress Checks The President

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  • Can confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices
  • Can override a presidential veto
  • Can impeach and convict a president
  • Approves presidential nominees
  • Approves the budget
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The Courts Checks Congress

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  • Judges and justices can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
  • Can narrow the application of laws
81
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The President Checks Congress

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  • Can propose new laws, or veto laws proposed by Congress
  • Prepares the budget
  • Can call special sessions of Congress
82
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The Courts Check The President

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• Can declare executive actions to be unconstitutional

83
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The President Checks The Courts

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  • Appoints new judges and justices

* Grants pardons and reprieves

84
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The presidential veto is an example of:

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Checks and balances

85
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In the federal government, no bill may become a law without the-

A

Consent of a majority of each house of the legislative branch

86
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Which power of the president is specifically defined in the Constitution?

A

Ordering US troops into a foreign country to protect American citizens

87
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The United States Constitution specifically requires that from time to time, the President must:

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Inform Congress and the nation about the state of the Union

88
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“The US Constitution is what the US Supreme Court says it is!”

This statement refers to the idea that -

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The US Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the US Constitution

89
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What are the number of representatives from each state based on?

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The number of representatives from each state is based on its population

90
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Much of the authority of the United States Supreme Court is based on its power to-

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Interpret the US Constitution

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