Which of these is the best example of due process?

A speedy trial is guaranteed to a defendant.

Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?

Political parties compete for control of the government.

Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars?

to focus resources on essential industries

Which of these would most likely result if Congress increased the minimum wage?

Some companies would raise the price of products.

Which of these government actions is most associated with due process of law?

informing the accused of their rights

Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?

They have the force of federal law.

Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy?

Government leaders decide how goods will be produced.

Which of these government actions would most directly promote economic security?

providing computer training programs

The Declaration of Independence and the articles above are similar because both

describe personal freedoms to which every person is entitled

Which of these is a violation of due process?

A state eliminates representation for defendants.

Which of these statements is true of a representative democracy?

The people elect government leaders.

Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?

Political parties compete for control of the government.

Which of these is an advantage of a representative democracy?

Legislators are elected by the people.

The U.S. Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by

giving the national government the power to collect taxes

Which of these statements describes due process under the Fourteenth Amendment?

States must protect the right to a lawyer.

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1
In a market economy, who decides how resources are used and distributed?
a board of trustees
state and national governments
a central planning board
consumers and producers
2
Which of these is the best example of due process?
A newspaper reports charges against a suspect.
A plea bargain is offered by a prosecutor.
A visitor is allowed to see a suspect in jail.
A speedy trial is guaranteed to a defendant.
3
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?
The government makes rules about what jobs people may
Political parties compete for control of the government.
Leaders dictate what will be taught in schools.
Local officials take orders from national officials.
4
Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars?
to satisfy demand for consumer goods
to focus resources on essential industries
to increase the standard of living
to discourage the growth of monopolies
5
Which of these principles of government is stated in the excerpt?
consent of the governed
separation of powers
equal protection
rule of law
6
Which of these principles is best reflected in the excerpt?
popular sovereignty
representative democracy
limited government
majority rule
7
Which of these would most likely result if Congress increased the minimum wage?
Some companies would raise the price of products.
States would receive less tax revenue.
Interest rates would be lowered to encourage spending.
Some cities would raise property taxes on homes.
8
Which of these government actions is most associated with due process of law?
informing the accused of their rights
maintaining order during times of crisis
creating affirmative action programs
establishing guidelines for workplace safety
9
The quotation refers to the principle of
majority rule
federalism
rule of law
separation of powers
10
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?
They are proposed by legislators.
They have the force of federal law.
They can be vetoed by state governors.
They must be approved by voters.
11
Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy?
Industrial leaders agree to control prices.
Stock traders create wealth through buying and selling.
Consumers decide the sales policies of business owners.
Government leaders decide how goods will be produced.
12
In which of these government systems are government leaders most accountable to citizens?
absolute monarchy
oligarchy
dictatorship
representative democracy
13
Which of these government actions would most directly promote economic security?
establishing a government health-care plan for employees
providing computer training programs
providing union dues for unemployed workers
establishing tax breaks for owners of small businesses
14
The Declaration of Independence and the articles above are similar because both
describe personal freedoms to which every person is entitled
are enforced in every country in the world
describe the powers of government
15
Which type of government does Abraham Lincoln describe?
dictatorship
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
16
Which of these is a violation of due process?
A state forbids a doctor from practicing without a license.
A state requires the vaccination of all school children.
A state requires that cars be inspected once a year.
A state eliminates representation for defendants.
17
Which principle of government would be affected by the proposed amendment?
separation of powers
individual rights
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
18
Which of these constitutional rights is described in Article 24?
the right to freedom of speech
the right to bear arms
the right to due process
the right to peaceably assemble
19
One of the main purposes of the Bill of Rights is to
limit individual rights
limit the power of government
strengthen criminal laws
improve the court system
20
Which of these statements is true of a representative democracy?
Government leaders rule by force.
Citizens vote directly on all laws and government actions.
The people elect government leaders.
Citizens have unlimited individual rights.
21
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?
The government makes rules about what jobs people may
Leaders dictate what will be taught in schools.
Political parties compete for control of the government.
Local officials take orders from national officials.
22
Which of these best describes the United States’ economic system?
mixed
traditional
market
command
23
Which of these could be a disadvantage of living under an authoritarian government?
a lack of individual freedoms
a weak executive branch
a lack of national laws
a slow legislative process
24
Which of these principles of government is described in the excerpt?
due process
representative democracy
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
25
Which of these is an advantage of a representative democracy?
Government agencies make decisions quickly.
Citizens are able to vote on all issues.
Political parties have similar platforms.
Legislators are elected by the people.
26
What principle of government is best reflected in the article above?
federalism
majority rule
judicial review
checks and balances
27
Which of these principles of government is reflected in this amendment?
judicial review
separation of powers
federalism
popular sovereignty
28
The U.S. Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by
requiring that amendments be approved by the states
establishing a national legislature
allowing state governments to have power
giving the national government the power to collect taxes
29
Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?
government control and ownership of property
competition between businesses
limited business rights
nationwide pricing rules for goods and services
30
Which of these statements describes due process under the Fourteenth Amendment?
States must protect the right to a lawyer.
States must obtain congressional approval to limit rights.
Basic rights are protected by executive order.
Basic rights are limited to those stated in the Constitution

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