Which statement about the Democratic party is most accurate?

Members believe the fed. govt. should run social programs

According to the Preamble of the Const. which are the basic purposes of the government?

establish justice, provide for defense, promote welfare

How does the Tenth amendments limit the power of the federal government

by reserving rights not granted the fed. gov. for the states

Use the table: How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution?

The Founding Fathers created a government w/ three branches

Which of the following is true of the Federalists?

They feared the Articles could not keep the country united

Use the quote: Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?

John Locke's idea of the social contracct

Which is a limit on the First Amendments guarentee on "free speech"?

People may not tell lies that might harm another person

Which BEST describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the U.S.?

The government cannot dictate religion

What are the first and last steps of the naturalization process?

Apply for a resident visa > take the oath of allegiance

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1
Which statement about the Democratic party is most accurate?
It's more likely to reduce the power of the federal govt.
It's members are said to be more conservative
Members believe programs should be run by state & local gov
Members believe the fed. govt. should run social programs
2
Where in the Constitution are the three branches of government described?
in the articles
in the amendments
in the Bill of Rights
in the preamble
3
Use the quotation: This part of the Mayflower Compact is an example of how the colonists used?
social contract theory
checks and balances
statute
common law
4
Use timeline: What event correctly completes timeline?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Right
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
5
According to the Preamble of the Const. which are the basic purposes of the government?
Provide services, provide laws, and guarantee freedoms
ensure life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness
establish justice, provide for defense, promote welfare
collect taxes, print money, establish a military,
6
A rock star promotes a social services program. Which propaganda technique is being used?
bandwagon
glittering gernalities
card stacking
testimonial
7
How does the Tenth amendments limit the power of the federal government
by listing specific rights that belong to the people
by preventing the federal gov. from changing the Const.
by reserving rights not granted the fed. gov. for the states
by listing specific rights that belong to the states
8
Which duty of citizenship is critical to support government services?
serving on a jury
Obeying the law
serving in the military
Paying taxes
9
Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti Federalist
"I demand a new constitution"
"I support a bill of rights
"I fear a weak government"
"I support ratification"
10
Which of the following are U.S. citizens required to do?
vote in an election
volunteer for a campaign
perform community service
Serve on a jury
11
Use the table: How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution?
The Founding Fathers created the president to settle dispute
The Founding Fathers let the states interpret national laws
The Founding Fathers created a government w/ three branches
The Founding Fathers gave Congress the power to legislate
12
Use the quote: Which amendment is the quotation from?
Thirteenth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
13
To be ratified, how many states must approve a proposed amendment to the Constitution?
half
all
three-fourths
two-thirds
14
Which of the following is true of the Federalists?
They opposed a strong central government
They supported dividing the US into 13 countries
They feared the Articles could not keep the country united
They opposed ratification of the Constitution
15
Which responsibility of citizenship most helps a person detect card stacking?
running for political office
staying well informed
expressing one's opinion
voting
16
Use the quote: Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?
James Madison's video of individual rights
John Locke's idea of the social contracct
Baron de Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's theory of divine right
17
What is the most direct way to use the mass media to promote political change?
by voting
by purchasing an advertisement
by writing letters to a politician
by staging a political demonstation
18
Which is a limit on the First Amendments guarentee on "free speech"?
People may not tell lies that might harm another person
People may not deliver a speech in public
People may not criticize the government
People may not criticize the actions of their neighbors
19
Which BEST describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the U.S.?
The government cannot dictate religion
There can be no religion in the U.S.
The government has an official religion
State employees cannot have a religion
20
What are the first and last steps of the naturalization process?
apply for a visa > apply for citizenship
Apply for citizenship > apply for a visa
interview and pass tests > take the oath of allegiance
Apply for a resident visa > take the oath of allegiance

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