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26 Fall Government 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the initial governing document of the United States? | Articles of Confederation |
| What 1787 event created a stronger federal structure for the U.S.? | Constitutional Convention |
| What type of road and building projects are funded jointly by federal and state governments? | Infrastructure Projects |
| Which uprising exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation? | Shays' Rebellion |
| Which proposed amendment aimed to ensure equal rights regardless of sex? | Equal Rights Amendment |
| What right allows individuals to buy, sell, and control property? | Property Rights |
| What agency is responsible for collecting federal taxes? | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
| What requirement applies to men ages 18-25 in case of a military draft? | Selective Service |
| What level of government maintains authority over marriage and business licenses? | State Government |
| Who supported the Constitution and a strong national government? | Federalists |
| Who opposed the Constitution and favored stronger state power? | Anti-Federalists |
| Which Federalist paper argued a large republic could control factions? | Federalist 10 |
| Which Federalist paper emphasized checks and balances? | Federalist 51 |
| Which Anti-Federalist essay argued the republic was too large? | Brutus I |
| What did Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution? | Bill of Rights |
| Which compromise created a bicameral Congress? | Great Compromise |
| Which chamber represents states by population? | House |
| Which chamber gives states equal representation? | Senate |
| Which compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths? | 3/5 Compromise |
| What system indirectly elects the president? | Electoral College |
| What are powers specifically given to the federal government called? | Enumerated powers |
| What are powers kept by the states called? | Reserved powers |
| What are powers shared by federal and state governments called? | Concurrent powers |
| Which clause makes federal law the highest law? | Supremacy Clause |
| Which clause gives Congress implied powers? | Necessary and Proper |
| What type of federalism keeps state and national powers separate? | Dual federalism |
| What type of federalism involves shared state and national authority? | Cooperative federalism |
| How many members are in the House? | 435 |
| How long is a House term? | 2 years |
| How many members are in the Senate? | 100 |
| How long is a Senate term? | 6 years |
| Who controls the House agenda? | House Speaker |
| Which committee reconciles House and Senate versions of bills? | Conference committee |
| Which representation model follows constituents' wishes? | Delegate |
| Which representation model uses personal judgment? | Trustee |
| Who serves as commander-in-chief? | President |
| What vote is needed to override a presidential veto? | Two-thirds |
| Which case established judicial review? | Marbury v. Madison |
| What rule requires four justices to hear a Supreme Court case? | Rule of Four |
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