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Civics Unit 1-5
Review Questions for Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |