Which of the following best describes the US federal government under Constitution?

power split and shared between the central and state gov'ts

What is the best way to ensure a chosen candidate gets elected?

volunteer to work on the campaign

What did President George Washington warn against in his farewell address?

becoming overly involved with foreign politics

Which three amendments were passed shortly after the Civil War?

the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments

Which text would say that people have the authority to overthrow a tyrannical government- SCT?

Locke's Second Treatise of Government

What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?

to define and limit government power

Which sentence best describes a referendum?

Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city/state

Which is an example of how the gov't regulates business in the mixed economy of the US?

FDA must approve new drug before it's sold to the public

What was an important concern for Founding Fathers when drafting the Articles of Confederation?

avoiding the tyranny of a powerful central government

What document begins with the words "We the people of the United States."

the Preamble of the Constitution

Which sentence correctly states the relationship between the federal and the state judiciaries?

separate, fed courts overrule state if violates Constitution

Which option about the executive roles of the president of US and the queen of England is true?

The pres. fills the roles of head of state and head of gov't

What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 do?

It limited the president’s power to start wars

Under the Declaration of Independence, when do people have the right to overthrow the gov't?

when gov't fails to protect the fundamental rights of people

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique?

sign stating “Think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills”

What was Congress' goal when it passed the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up corporate trusts?

to return private competition to the marketplace

Citizens want to ban smoking in public. What's best way to influence gov't smoking policies?

They should start a PAC and lobby for antismoking policies

What is an enumerated power of Congress?

a power specifically named in the Constitution

What is considered an important Roman contribution to American government?

Representative gov't- people elect others to speak for them

Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic society?

It helps citizens become aware of a politician’s wrongdoings

Which action is an example of direct democracy?

voting for the recall of a state governor

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1
Which of the following best describes the US federal government under Constitution?
power split and shared between the central and state gov'ts
executive branch with great, sweeping powers to rule nation
parliament grants limited power to each provincial gov't
equal & full sovereignty for states with weak central gov't
2
Which advisor would be the best source on a president’s personal thoughts?
the national security advisor
the chief of staff
the attorney general
the secretary of state
3
What was the subject of the Louisiana laws upheld by Plessy v. Ferguson?
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
separate rail facilities
women’s suffrage
4
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and opportunity to offer amendments?
the president
the Speaker of the House
the vice president
senators
5
What is the best way to ensure a chosen candidate gets elected?
write a letter to the candidate to show his support
watch the local news every evening
volunteer to work on the campaign
remember to vote on election day
6
What US election allows winning candidate to get fewer popular votes than opposing candidate?
Senate elections
House elections
presidential elections
most state government elections
7
What did President George Washington warn against in his farewell address?
becoming overly involved with foreign politics
permitting too much trade with European powers
establishing a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada
creating diplomatic relations with new nations
8
Which program is an example of domestic policy?
NAFTA
the Versailles Treaty
NATO
the Clean Air Act
9
Which three amendments were passed shortly after the Civil War?
the Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Amendments
the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments
the First, Second, and Third Amendments
the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Amendments
10
Which text would say that people have the authority to overthrow a tyrannical government- SCT?
Hobbes' Leviathan
Locke's Second Treatise of Government
Montesquieu’s The Spirit of the Laws
Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England
11
What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?
to define and limit government power
to provide a substitute for government
to prevent a strong central government
to define a moral code for people to follow
12
Which sentence best describes a referendum?
State conducts census so it can change legislative districts
state house of representatives holds hearing appoint Speaker
political party holds primary to choose a candidate
Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city/state
13
Which is an example of how the gov't regulates business in the mixed economy of the US?
DOT builds a highway and approves all work done on roadways
The FBI works with local police forces to solve crimes
FDA must approve new drug before it's sold to the public
DOE sets educational standards for schools in the country
14
What was an important concern for Founding Fathers when drafting the Articles of Confederation?
avoiding the tyranny of a powerful central government
limiting the power of certain states in the Union
providing new powers to the executive branch
granting only limited powers to the new monarchy
15
Shays' Rebellion showed that the nat'l gov't needed which additional powers to address issues?
foreign trade and defense
foreign security and westward expansion
domestic economy and security
slavery and individual liberties
16
Under which type of government would state or provincial governments have the most sovereignty?
Federal
Dictatorship
Confederal
Parliamentary
17
What philosopher theorized about a fair, three-branch system?
Washington
Montesquieu
Hobbes
Locke
18
What document begins with the words "We the people of the United States."
the Declaration of Independence
the first amendment in the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Preamble of the Constitution
19
Which sentence correctly states the relationship between the federal and the state judiciaries?
always operate separately, neither ever interferes w/ other
separate, fed courts overrule state if violates Constitution
state courts=trial courts, federal courts=appeals courts
Fed courts always overrule state court interpretation of law
20
Which option about the executive roles of the president of US and the queen of England is true?
The president fills only the role of head of state
The pres. fills the roles of head of state and head of gov't
pres.= ceremonial, Congress =head of state and head of gov't
The queen fills the roles of head of state and head of gov't
21
What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 do?
It forced the legislative branch to fund wars properly
It slowed the growing power of the legislative branch
It promoted the powers of the executive branch
It limited the president’s power to start wars
22
Under the Declaration of Independence, when do people have the right to overthrow the gov't?
when the people do not agree with the policies of the gov't
when gov't fails to protect the fundamental rights of people
when the government taxes the people too much
when they are ruled by a king
23
Which USSC decision was rendered invalid by Brown v. Board of Education?
Board of Regents of California v. Bakke
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Plessy v. Ferguson
24
Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique?
gov't program that provides new job-training opportunities
sign stating “Think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills”
fine issued for driving more than 10 mph over speed limit
tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with loud engines
25
What was Congress' goal when it passed the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up corporate trusts?
to return private competition to the marketplace
to lower taxes on small and medium businesses
to prevent politicians from investing in businesses
to remove government regulation from businesses
26
Which gov't agency's primary mission=enough money available to sustain economy w/o inflation?
the Senate Budget Committee
the US Treasury
the Labor Department
the Federal Reserve
27
Citizens want to ban smoking in public. What's best way to influence gov't smoking policies?
Give antismoking speeches at local community centers/schools
Demonstrate outside restaurants that allow smoking inside
They should start a PAC and lobby for antismoking policies
They should vote for government officials who do not smoke
28
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
a power specifically named in the Constitution
power considered necessary to carry out congressional duties
a power given to it by the president
a power restricted by the people
29
What's the purpose of divided powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches?
checks and balances
due process of law
executive privilege
republicanism
30
"Stare decisis" means “let the decision stand.” This is most related with which legal term?
habeas corpus
jurisdiction
precedent
due process
31
Economic term where one country can make/export cars at a lower cost than its competitors?
comparative advantage
inflation
gross domestic product (GDP)
opportunity cost
32
What is considered an important Roman contribution to American government?
People give up some rights to a gov't to maintain order
Everyone is judged under the same interpretation of the law
Legislature has more power than any other branch of gov't
Representative gov't- people elect others to speak for them
33
The president can be elected for two four-year terms
False
True
34
Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic society?
It gives the government a way to influence information
It allows presidential candidates to control citizens’ votes
It prevents political parties from buying an election
It helps citizens become aware of a politician’s wrongdoings
35
Which action is an example of direct democracy?
protesting unfavorable government legislation
electing a member to the state senate
serving as an official in the local government
voting for the recall of a state governor

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