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American Gov

Test 2

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What structure of government is characterized by a central government sharing power with state governments? Federalism
What structure of government is characterized by a central government that is subordinate to state governments? Confederalism
Where can (most of) the enumerated powers be found in the Constitution? Article 1, Section 8 Enumerated Powers
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights says that powers not enumerated to the federal government belong to the state governments? 10th amendment
What is the term for powers which belong to the federal government AND state governments? Concurrent powers
What structure of government do we use in the United States? Federalism
What was the governing document of the United States during the time between the Declaration of Independence and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution? Article of Confederation
What is the supreme law of the land in the U.S.? The Constitution
Which two Supreme Court cases discussed in class expanded Congress’s power to regulate economic activity under the Commerce Clause? Gibbons vs Ogden Commerce - trade or any activity enabling trade Commerce = trade Wickard vs Filburn Commerce - any economic activity that affects more than one state
How long can military appropriations passed by Congress last? 2 years
What two categories is Congress explicitly allowed to spend money on? Common Defense General Welfare
What agency was originally created to be the counterfeiting police? Secret Service
What is the term for laws passed by Congress that authorize the government to spend money for specific purposes. Appropriations Bill (act)
Which clause says the U.S. Constitution shall be the supreme law of the land (name of clause)? Supremacy Clause
Which branch of government MAKES laws? Legislative
Which branch of government EXECUTES laws? Executive
Which branch of government INTERPRETS laws on a case-by-case basis? Judicial
What compromise created a bicameral legislature? Connecticut Compromise
Which house of Congress is based on population? House of Representatives
Which house of Congress gives all states equal representation? Senate
How long is a term in the House of Representatives? 2 years
Created by: jonwallace36
 



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