POLS-Y103 Exam 1 Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Chapters 1-4; specific concepts that will appear on Exam I

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What is the main benefit of a constitutional government?

Gov. is limited by the rule of law

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Which part (Article/Section) lists the expressed powers of the US federal gov.?

Article I, Section 8

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T/F: In comparison to the Articles of Confederation, federalism under the Constitution has led to a greater centralization of power.

True

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Which clause of the Constitution contains the source of the implied powers of the federal gov.?

Necessary & proper clause, also called the elastic clause (Article I, Section 8)

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What did the case of "Mapp v. Ohio" result in?

The exclusionary rule being applied to the state

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What is the exclusionary rule?

Illegally obtained evidence can not be used in court/legal proceedings

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The phrase "one person, one vote" refers to the concept of:

Political equality

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The power of the president to veto a bill is an example of _____

Checks & balances

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The rights of disabled individuals to access public businesses is guaranteed by which act?

The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990

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What resulted from the ruling in "Plessy v. Ferguson"?

Established the "separate but equal doctrine" & promoted/validated the practice of segregation

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Which amendments from the Bill of Rights are the "due process" amendments?

4th, 5th, & 6th

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What did the 15th Amendment do?

Gave voting rights to African American men

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What did the 10th Amendment do?

Gave all powers that were not detailed in the Constitution to the states/the people (reserved powers)

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Which Amendment relates to Miranda rights/the Miranda rule?

5th Amendment

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Which Amendment refers to the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment

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What are some of the freedoms listed in the 1st Amendment?

Freedom of the press, assembly, petition, religion, speech

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