Quiz 1.9. – Unique Elements of the New Republic

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Federalism is:
- A system of shared sovereignty between layers of government.
- The system of government adopted under the Articles of Confederation.
- Unique to the American system of government.
- The goal of most national governments today.
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The way our Constitution attempts to control the aggrandizement of power by any one branch of government is:
- The system of checks and balances.
- The way the Supreme Court rules on criminal cases.
- By limiting the way the salaries of government officials are controlled by Congress.
- By providing for impeachment of government officials.
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Checks and balances:
- Are found throughout the Constitution.
- Are implemented as a result of the Marbury v. Madison case.
- Are incidental to the functions of the three branches of government.
- Result in challenges to the rule of law.
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The Constitution intended to establish a system of government in which:
- The legislative branch is supposed to have the greatest power.
- The executive branch has more authority than the other branches.
- The judicial branch has final authority over the other branches.
- Each branch of government has equal power or authority.
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Bills related to taxation:
- Must originate in the House of Representatives.
- May be originated by the President.
- Can be originated in either house of Congress.
- Must be submitted as Joint Resolutions.
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The President’s power to deal with foreign governments has been expanded by all of the following except:
- Assigning more responsibilities to the Secretary of State.
- The process of making executive agreements.
- Special acts of Congress to permit him to use armed force without prior Congressional approval.
- Creating the cabinet level office of ambassador to the United Nations.
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Amendments to the Constitution:
- Require a three fourth majority of states to ratify them in order to be effective.
- Can be proposed by the process of initiative and referendum.
- Can only be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.
- Require ratifying conventions in all the states.
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Robert’s Rules of Order:
- Are the most commonly used rules for parliamentary procedures used in this country.
- Are required to be implemented in Congress.
- Are borrowed from the British system of government.
- Are referred to in the Constitution as the way to conduct legislative business.
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The opinions of the majority:
- Are clearly identified in the Constitution as the deciding factor in our government.
- Cannot be violated under penalty of law.
- Are to be considered only when a law enforcement official is on the scene.
- Have proved to be the best for government in the long run.
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A Republic If You Can Keep It

Quiz 1.9. – Unique Elements of the New Republic

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