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English 35 Public

US Government 12th grade

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How would political philosopher John Locke explain the relationship between population, sovereignty, and government in this diagram?

Locke held that the principle of popular sovereignty endowed the people with the right of resistance to illegitimate government.

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Which philosophers of the European Enlightenment influenced the founding documents of American government through their theory of a social contract?

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke

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Why are conflicts between the executive and legislative branches of a parliamentary government unlikely to occur?

The executive branch is part of the Parliament, which is the legislature.

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What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment and the Founding Fathers mean by the phrase "unalienable rights"

Natural Rights

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Which political leader is described?

George Washington

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Which leader at the Constitutional Convention can be credited with the plan of government that is shown in the diagram?

James Madison

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What was one of the main reasons George Mason opposed the Constitution? (Anti-Federalist)

The rights of the people were not adequately protected (bill of rights)

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Give an example of a check and balance in government.

Varies.

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What process does the graphic describe?

Enacting a Constitutional amendment

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Which power should replace the question mark? Collect taxes / Issue driver licenses / mandate seatbelts / permit gambling

Collect taxes

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The power of Congress to print money is one of the legislative— (...powers)

Expressed Powers

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How did the Supreme Court decision Baker v. Carr (1962) bring about a landmark change in the way seats are apportioned in the House of Representatives?

The Supreme Court decision in this case required nearly every state in the Union to redistrict on the principle of “one person, one vote,” thus increasing the i

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Which of the following is an important way the First Lady demonstrates the responsibilities of citizenship?

The First Lady advocates particular policies to help the public.

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During the past 30 years, why has the United States decided to shift foreign aid from Europe to the Middle East and Africa?

The Middle East and Africa are strategically important because of their location, natural resources, military ties, or economic ties.

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How did the Pendleton Act (1883) affect the executive branch of government?

It reduced patronage and corruption by creating the Civil Service Commission to supervise competitive merit examinations for some federal jobs.

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Which court has jurisdiction in federal matters?

Federal courts

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