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Which statement accurately describes the distinction between federal and state implied powers?
Which statement accurately describes the distinction between federal and state implied powers?
- State implied powers include authorities not explicitly outlined in the Constitution. (correct)
- State implied powers are listed in the Constitution, unlike federal implied powers.
- State implied powers are those the Constitution explicitly denies to the federal government.
- State and federal implied powers are explicitly detailed in the Constitution.
What recourse does the federal government have if a state curtails constitutionally protected personal freedoms within its public school system?
What recourse does the federal government have if a state curtails constitutionally protected personal freedoms within its public school system?
- The federal government can intervene to safeguard students' civil liberties. (correct)
- The federal government is unable to act because schools are a state issue.
- The federal government can permanently dissolve the state board of education.
- The federal government is unable to act because schools are managed locally.
What role do committees play in the legislative process?
What role do committees play in the legislative process?
- Committees determine which chamber votes on a bill first.
- Committees are responsible for writing all new bills for state and federal governments.
- Committees advise the executive branch on whether to sign a bill.
- Committees decide which bills are ready to be considered by the entire chamber. (correct)
When a legal case involves the U.S. Constitution, which court is authorized to hear the case?
When a legal case involves the U.S. Constitution, which court is authorized to hear the case?
What is a distinctive characteristic of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)?
What is a distinctive characteristic of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)?
Which situation would most likely lead to the creation of a federal domestic policy?
Which situation would most likely lead to the creation of a federal domestic policy?
What role does the State Department fulfill within the U.S. government?
What role does the State Department fulfill within the U.S. government?
How has the United States' view of China shifted in recent times?
How has the United States' view of China shifted in recent times?
Taylor is of the opinion that overregulation of the economy by the federal government stunts economic growth. Which political party would Taylor most likely support?
Taylor is of the opinion that overregulation of the economy by the federal government stunts economic growth. Which political party would Taylor most likely support?
What advantage does using social media to spread a video of a politician saying something 'off mic', instead of print, have?
What advantage does using social media to spread a video of a politician saying something 'off mic', instead of print, have?
Flashcards
Implied Powers
Implied Powers
Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but necessary for the government to fulfill its duties.
Protecting Freedoms
Protecting Freedoms
Federal intervention occurs to safeguard constitutionally protected freedoms within state entities like public schools.
Function of Committees
Function of Committees
Committees review bills and decide if they should move forward to be voted on by the full chamber.
Federal Court Jurisdiction
Federal Court Jurisdiction
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CIA's Uniqueness
CIA's Uniqueness
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Federal Domestic Policy
Federal Domestic Policy
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State Department's Role
State Department's Role
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US Perspective of China
US Perspective of China
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Republican Platform
Republican Platform
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Social Media Impact
Social Media Impact
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Study Notes
- State implied powers are all the powers not written down in the Constitution.
- If a state limited constitutionally protected personal freedoms in one of its public school systems the federal government would intervene to protect students' freedoms.
- Committees in the legislative process decide which bills should proceed to the full chamber.
- If a court case involves the US Constitution, a federal court has jurisdiction.
- What makes the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) unique is that it's an independent agency yet its director is part of the president's cabinet.
- A new coast-to-coast interstate highway system requires the development of a federal domestic policy.
- The State Department is a part of the executive branch that plays the leading role in managing foreign policy.
- The United States perspective on China has recently changed because the United States has become more concerned about China's human rights abuses.
- People who believe that too much federal regulation of the economy limits economic growth are most likely to support the Republican Party.
- The Democratic Party platform calls for government regulation of the economy and protection of minority rights and the environment.
- The Republican Party platform calls for limits on federal government and fewer economic and environmental regulations.
- In a televised debate, a candidate struggles to answer the questions or speak clearly and coherently, so his campaign will most likely lose support.
- Two reasons why Bush v. Gore was an important case is that the case decided a presidential election and the case reignited the debate over the Electoral College.
- Two ways in which an interest group can legally influence the government is by using inside lobbying tactics and by supporting a candidate through a PAC.
- If a video shows a candidate saying something "off mic" that is offensive the candidate's chances of winning the election might be affected if the video "goes viral" on social media instead of just being reported in a print newspaper because Social media can spread information more quickly and widely than a print newspaper.
- In a system in which individual citizens control the means of production and the government has little control is called a capitalist economy.
- A scarcity of resources decreases the ability to meet the demand for production
- Local governments get the money to pay for public schools through property taxes.
- The Federal Trade Commission might forbid two companies from merging to promote competition between widget makers.
- The outcome influenced by the appreciation or depreciation of a nation's currency is the nation's ability to purchase imports.
- The United States has a diversified economy because it exports a wide range of goods, including soybeans, oil, and airplanes.
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