[SOLVED] Quiz 1 Unit 5

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State governments have a unitary form in which ____.

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How may states challenge the federal government?

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The ____ form of municipal government blends legislative and executive power into a single body.

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The ______ Clause subordinates state law to the U.S. Constitution.

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to the national government.

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A chief executive leads this most popular form of municipal government.

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Which power does NOT belong to the states?

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_____ powers are shared by the national and state governments.

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Congress may use the ______ Clause to regulate domestic and international trade.

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The _____ process allows citizens to bypass their legislature to get an amendment on the ballot.

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Match the sentences with the words.

A(n)

tax is one that is based on one’s ability to pay.

Appointed or elected, members of the consider civil cases, small claims, probate, and misdemeanors.

The allows a governor to reject specific portions of a bill.

The may veto legislation, oversee the state police and National Guard, call a special session of the legislature, commute sentences, and offer parole.

Local governments depend on revenue mostly from sales tax and .

A(n) tax charges everyone the same, regardless of ability to pay.

The members of the represent equal portions of the population in making laws, confirming appointments, and removing officials through the impeachment process.

State governments depend on revenue mostly from sales tax and

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In a ____ form of municipal government, the council is a policymaking body while the city manager handles administrative duties.

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Which statement is NOT a reason why the Spending Clause is controversial?

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Responsibility that is divided between a number of boards and elected officials acting independently of one another is a characteristic of ____ governments.

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_____ powers are held only by one level of government.

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The _____ and Proper Clause grants Congress authority to makelaws to execute its power, though such laws might limit state powers.

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The states retain _____ powers that are not expressly given to the national government.

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What would be the best title for the diagram?

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Voters may use a(n) _____ to remove public officials from office.

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The _____ Clause allows Congress to create revenue through taxation and provide for the general welfare of the nation.

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Match the statements with the Supreme Court cases.

The Court ruled that representation in legislatures should be based on population.
The ruling affirmed that the federal government could require states to comply with federal law in order to receive federal aid.
The Court ruling helped reduce racial discrimination by stating that Congress had authority to regulate any restaurant that served food that had crossed state lines.
The decision affirmed Congress’ control over interstate trade by limiting states’ rights to tax navigation between states.

The Court’s decision in a sexual assault case limited the federal government’s right to resolve a state criminal case.

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Which state court has the highest authority?