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

informing the accused of their rights

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

providing computer training programs

Which of these is an advantage of a representative democracy?

Legislators are elected by the people.

Which of these is the best example of due process?

A speedy trial is guaranteed to a defendant.

Which of these statements is true of a representative democracy?

The people elect government leaders.

Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars?

to focus resources on essential industries

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

States must protect the right to a lawyer.

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

Government leaders decide how goods will be produced.

Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?

They have the force of federal law.

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

Political parties compete for control of the government.

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

describe personal freedoms to which every person is entitled

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 a violation of due process?

A state eliminates representation for defendants.

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

Some companies would raise the price of products.

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

giving the national government the power to collect taxes

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

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