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American G. Exam 2

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What main warnings did George Washington give in his Farewell Address?   show
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Why did Washington caution against political parties?   show
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How did Washington view foreign alliances?   show
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What are the Four Freedoms outlined by FDR?   show
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show He believed these freedoms were universal human rights that justified U.S. involvement in WWII and the defense of democracy.  
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show Biden emphasized the end of a prolonged conflict, a focus on counter-terrorism over nation-building, and the need to prioritize other global challenges.  
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Why did FDR propose the “court-packing” plan?   show
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What approach to constitutional interpretation did Justice Brennan advocate for in his speech?   show
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show He argued that strict textualism ignores evolving societal norms and limits the Constitution’s applicability to contemporary issues.  
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show He felt it was necessary to ensure justice and relevance for future generations while adapting to societal progress.  
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show Wilson argued for a stronger, more dynamic executive branch to adapt to modern governance challenges.  
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show He believed it needed to be flexible to allow the government to respond effectively to contemporary issues.  
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What did Wilson identify as a limitation of the Constitution?   show
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show A series of domestic programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice, improving education, and revitalizing cities.  
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What did LBJ emphasize in his speech on the Voting Rights Act?   show
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How did LBJ’s Great Society initiatives impact American society?   show
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What is the main focus of Federalist 78?   show
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Why did Hamilton argue that the judiciary would be the “least dangerous” branch?   show
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show It argues that the judiciary must interpret the Constitution to protect it from legislative or executive overreach.  
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What did Alexis de Tocqueville see as the strengths of American democracy?   show
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How did Tocqueville view the potential dangers of majority rule?   show
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What was the central issue in DC v. Heller?   show
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show The Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to possess firearms.  
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What was the significance of the DC v. Heller decision?   show
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What principle was established by Marbury v. Madison?   show
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show It established the judiciary as a co-equal branch by affirming its power to interpret the Constitution.  
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What was the immediate issue in Marbury v. Madison?   show
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What are the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?   show
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What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?   show
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show DC v. Heller.  
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show The quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the owner’s consent.  
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What protection does the 4th Amendment provide?   show
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What must law enforcement obtain to conduct a search under the 4th Amendment?   show
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What are the five main protections in the 5th Amendment?   show
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What does "pleading the Fifth" refer to?   show
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What rights does the 6th Amendment guarantee to criminal defendants?   show
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What does the 7th Amendment provide for in civil cases?   show
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What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?   show
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show It states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny other rights retained by the people.  
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What is the primary purpose of the 10th Amendment?   show
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What did the 13th Amendment achieve?   show
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What are the key provisions of the 14th Amendment?   show
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show The right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.  
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What power did the 16th Amendment give Congress?   show
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What right does the 19th Amendment guarantee?   show
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show It limits presidents to two terms in office.  
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show Poll taxes in federal elections.  
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What issue does the 25th Amendment address?   show
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show By allowing the vice president to assume powers if the president is unable to perform duties.  
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What voting right does the 26th Amendment protect?   show
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show A candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes to win.  
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show The term refers to entities that influence government outside of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, including the bureaucracy, media, interest groups, and public opinion.  
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show Examples include the federal bureaucracy, media, interest groups and lobbyists, and public opinion.  
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What branch of government does Article I of the Constitution establish?   show
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How is Congress divided according to Article I?   show
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What power does Article I give Congress regarding finances?   show
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show Two years.  
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According to Article I, who has the sole power to impeach federal officials?   show
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show The Senate has the sole power to try impeachment cases.  
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show The Executive Branch, which includes the President.  
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show Four years.  
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show The President.  
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What authority does Article II give the President regarding the military?   show
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How does Article II allow the President to make treaties?   show
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show Impeachment and conviction for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."  
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What branch of government does Article III establish?   show
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show To interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly.  
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show For life, during "good behavior."  
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show Cases involving ambassadors, public ministers, and states as parties.  
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show Levying war against the U.S. or aiding its enemies.  
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What does Article IV address?   show
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What clause in Article IV requires states to respect each other’s laws and court decisions?   show
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show The federal government must protect states against invasion and domestic violence.  
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show Congress has the power to admit new states into the Union.  
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show The process for amending the Constitution.  
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How can an amendment be proposed under Article V?   show
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What is required for an amendment to be ratified?   show
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show The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land.  
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How does Article VI address conflicts between state and federal laws?   show
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What requirement does Article VI impose on government officials?   show
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show The process for ratifying the Constitution.  
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How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect according to Article VII?   show
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What is original jurisdiction?   show
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show Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws and government actions.  
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What does due process mean?   show
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Which amendments in the U.S. Constitution guarantee due process?   show
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