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What is a power specifically reserved for the states under the 10th Amendment?
What is a power specifically reserved for the states under the 10th Amendment?
- Printing money
- Setting the drinking age (correct)
- Regulating interstate trade
- Declaring war
Which amendment repealed Prohibition in the United States?
Which amendment repealed Prohibition in the United States?
- 21st Amendment (correct)
- 18th Amendment
- 19th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
Who was the President responsible for the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court?
Who was the President responsible for the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court?
- Barack Obama (correct)
- Joe Biden
- George W. Bush
- Donald Trump
Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of the federal government?
Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of the federal government?
Which amendment establishes the right to vote for women in the United States?
Which amendment establishes the right to vote for women in the United States?
What is one of the expressed powers of the President related to foreign policy?
What is one of the expressed powers of the President related to foreign policy?
Which function does the Supreme Court primarily serve?
Which function does the Supreme Court primarily serve?
What is one of the roles of the President in the legislative process?
What is one of the roles of the President in the legislative process?
What power does the President hold in terms of domestic policy?
What power does the President hold in terms of domestic policy?
Which Supreme Court case ruled against racial segregation in public schools?
Which Supreme Court case ruled against racial segregation in public schools?
Who became the 9th Justice appointed by Joe Biden?
Who became the 9th Justice appointed by Joe Biden?
What is the main responsibility of the Chief Justice?
What is the main responsibility of the Chief Justice?
Which of the following powers is NOT directly held by the President?
Which of the following powers is NOT directly held by the President?
What was a key grievance of the 13 original colonies that led to tensions with Britain?
What was a key grievance of the 13 original colonies that led to tensions with Britain?
What significant political convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787?
What significant political convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the legislative branch as outlined in the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the legislative branch as outlined in the Constitution?
What is the primary role of the legislative branch?
What is the primary role of the legislative branch?
What compromise was reached during the Constitutional Convention regarding governance?
What compromise was reached during the Constitutional Convention regarding governance?
Which document asserts that 'Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed'?
Which document asserts that 'Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed'?
Which of the following describes the structure of the House of Representatives?
Which of the following describes the structure of the House of Representatives?
What is the main purpose of federalism as established by the Constitution?
What is the main purpose of federalism as established by the Constitution?
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Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
A system of government where power is divided among different branches, each with its own distinct responsibilities.
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
The branch of government responsible for making laws. In the US, this includes the House of Representatives and the Senate.
House of Representatives
House of Representatives
The lower house of the US Congress. Representatives are elected based on population.
Senate
Senate
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Executive Branch
Executive Branch
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Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch
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Federalism
Federalism
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Federalists
Federalists
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President's legislative power
President's legislative power
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Executive Orders
Executive Orders
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Faithful execution of laws
Faithful execution of laws
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Treaties
Treaties
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Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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Judicial Review
Judicial Review
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
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Enumerated Powers
Enumerated Powers
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Reserved Powers
Reserved Powers
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Constitutional Amendment
Constitutional Amendment
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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
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