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Unit 2 test

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How can congress override a veto?   By a 2/3 vote in Both houses.  
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What is the elastic clause?   Congress can pass all laws necessary and proper to carry out its duty  
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What is pigeonholing?   placing aside a bill in committee  
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Who has the power to grant pardons?   The president  
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What is the purpose of our National government?   to protect the rights of its citizens  
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Define Democracy...   A government where the people control their own affairs  
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What are the 3 branches of government?   Executive, Judicial, and legislative  
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What was the Second Continental Congress?   IT was the government responsible for writing the Articles of Confederation  
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The senate and the House of Representatives make up our what?   Congress  
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What is a Congressman-at-large?   A representative who is elected by all the voters of the state  
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Who is the President-pro-tempore?   The presiding officer of the senate when the vice president is not there.  
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Who is commander-in-chief of the armed forces?   The president  
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The president has to power to ____ a bill if he disagrees with it.   Veto  
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Which court hears Federal cases first?   district Court  
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What is the highest court in the country?   Supreme Court  
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Where does the government receive its authority?   from the consent of the governed  
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The US has what form of democracy?   constitutional or representative  
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The preamble the amendments and the seven articles are all a part of what document?   Constitution  
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Inability to tax, unable to call out troops, and no courts to settle disputes... were all weaknesses of the ...   Articles of the Confederation  
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How long a term does a senator serve?   six-year  
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How many members does the House of Representatives have?   435  
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Who is the sergeant at Arms?   the congressional aide who prevents trouble from happening  
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Which committee helps the party whip guide laws through congress?   Steering  
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What are the three types of powers that congress has?   inherent, implied, and expressed  
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How are congress's powers limited?   by the constitution, public opinion, and the supreme court  
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Who is the presiding officer of the house?   The Speaker of the House  
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Who are the cabinet?   The president's chief advisors  
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of what advantage are the checks and balances?   they limit the governmental powers  
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Which branch of government makes the laws?   legislative  
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What is a census?   a counting of the population  
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What is the method of electing presidents called?   the electoral college  
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Who decides if a law is constitutional?   judicial review  
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What is a standing committee?   a permanent committee  
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Which branch enforces laws?   the executive branch  
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What does the judicial code do?   governs Federal courts  
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What are the first ten amendments called?   Bill of Rights  
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What does the tenth ammndment state?   IT reserves powers for the states  
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