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Civics Unit 1-5
Review Questions for Midterm
Question | Answer |
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Federalism | both national and state governments exist within nation |
Which form of government has the most citizen participation? | Democracy |
In a ______________________ system of government, the executive and legislative branches operate as one | Parliamentary |
In a ____________________ system of government, the executive and legislative branches operate separately | Presidential |
What Enlightenment philosopher developed the idea of separation of powers? | Baron de Montesquieu |
What document, signed by King John, first enforced the the idea of limited government | Magna Carta |
In what document is the natural rights of men (inalienable rights) mentioned? | the Declaration of Independence |
What did the Anti-Federalist want to add to the Constitution before ratification? | The Bill of Rights |
Popular sovereignty is the idea that | the people run the government |
Reserved powers belong to the | state |
Delegated powers belong to the | national government |
Define concurrent powers | Powers that both the state and national government have |
What rights are listed in the First Amendment | Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition |
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? | The Bill of Rights |