State governments are like the federal government in that they

have a judiciary with courts to uphold laws

What a producer in a capitalist system would do to further her goals?

redesign products to use fewer resources

The authors of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by the Old Testament in that

the law should apply uniformly, even kings.

a change to the US Constitution

What does the equal protection clause protect?

individual rights and limits to the power of government

Shay's Rebellion caused the new nation's leaders to realize that

a stronger national government was needed

a group of people united by bonds of race, language, custom

In the Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported

unlimited power of the federal government

The 14th and 15th Amendments are alike in that they both

allow slaves to vote in their state of residence.

The Seventeenth Amendment changed how US Senate positions were filled by

allowing US citizens to directly elect senators

What is the equal protection clause?

individual rights and limits the power of government

Which of these characterizes one predicted result of a laissez-faire systems

producer competition for resources

First Continental Congress's embargo on Britain likely hurt the colonies' businesses because

they could no longer make money from British imports

A president's term in office is

is twice as long as that of a representative

An important goal of Freedom Summer was to

aid African-Americans in registering to vote

Who is likely to self-identify as a Republican?

white middle class, religious woman who lives in the suburbs

The 14th Amendment did away with the Three-Fifths Compromise by stating that

every individual counted as a whole person

The Founders created a federal system of government because they

wanted power split between the national and state government

Who is a constituent?

A person whom a congressperson has been elected to represent

A moderate-conservative might make which of the following statements?

People should be free to live but sometimes they need help

Citizens are most likely going to agree with candidates who

agree with them on major issues

Why is the Fourteenth Amendment important?

It established citizenship for African Americans

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1
State governments are like the federal government in that they
appoint a governor to head of the executive branch
have a judiciary with courts to uphold laws
all have a unicameral state legislature
settle civil disputes through state agencies
2
What a producer in a capitalist system would do to further her goals?
redesign products to use fewer resources
sell a share of her business to a government entity
raise prices due to competition from another company
ignore cost of production
3
The authors of the Declaration of Independence were influenced by the Old Testament in that
societies should establish social contracts for everyone
the law should apply uniformly, even kings.
governments should be based on the concept of republicanism.
everyone had the right to a fair trial.
4
What right does the 2nd Amendment give citizens?
the right to bear arms
the right to a speedy trail
Freedom of Speech
limits a president to 2 terms in office
5
How did Jim Crow laws undermine the 14th Amendment?
denied voting rights
gave African Americans citizenship
gave African Americans the right to vote
gave women the right to vote
6
Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?
representatives who make laws
un-elected Head of State
political parties
a constitution
7
What is suffrage
the right to vote
making a choice among alternative in a election
an orderly process for making group decisions
to deprive of the right to vote
8
In which economic system does the government assert the most control?
free enterprise
communism
capitalism
socialism
9
Requiring a photo ID has been shown to most heavily reduce voting among what groups?
the middle and working class
the wealthy
poor and minorties
Republicans
10
What is an Amendment
a change to the US Constitution
divine rule
parts of a bill
a change to articles of confederation
11
What does the equal protection clause protect?
procedural and substantive due process
the Fourteenth Amendment rights
Citizenship for Native American
individual rights and limits to the power of government
12
Who is the head of the Executive branch of the government
the President
Majority Leader
Chief Justice
the VIce President
13
Shay's Rebellion caused the new nation's leaders to realize that
the nation needed to outlaw slavery
the Articles didn't completely protect states rights
the Articles didn't completely protect individual rights
a stronger national government was needed
14
What is a nation?
the supreme and authority within territorial boundaries
a group of people united by bonds of race, language, custom
a political community that has an organized government
the idea that people are chosen by god or gods rule
15
What type of government elects representative to make all government decisions?
republic
direct democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
16
In the Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported
presidential power over Congress and the judiciary
division of power into three branches of government
unlimited power of the federal government
absolute control of states by state government
17
The 14th and 15th Amendments are alike in that they both
give slaves the right to own property
take rights such as liberty away from slave owners
allow slaves to vote in their state of residence.
protect the rights of former slaves and their descendants.
18
The Seventeenth Amendment changed how US Senate positions were filled by
allowing the President to appoint Senators
allowing US Representatives to elect senators
allowing senators to serve a life term
allowing US citizens to directly elect senators
19
What is the equal protection clause?
procedural and substantive due process
citizenship for Native Americans
the 14th Amendment rights
individual rights and limits the power of government
20
What does the House Rules Committee have the power to do?
organize a debate
Fire people
demand a recount on a bill
move, hold back, or stop bills
21
Which of these characterizes one predicted result of a laissez-faire systems
more government involvement in business
producer competition for resources
better workplace for workers
unlimited supply of consumer products
22
First Continental Congress's embargo on Britain likely hurt the colonies' businesses because
it decreased income from tariffs.
they could no longer make money from British imports
enforcing the embargo was very expensive
the value of British goods was greatly reduced
23
Which of these resulted in the largest increase in African-american voting?
American Revolution
Harper v. Virginia Board of Education
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Buckley v. Valeo
24
An inalienable right that is stated in the Declaration of Independence.
be economically secure
be able to vote in electons
a representative government
pursue happiness
25
A state has sovereignty when it is able to do the following?
freely create and enforce laws
punish its citizens for any action
invade and take over any other state
occupy a particular area of land
26
The belief that Government should play a limited role in citizen's lives?
Liberal
Conservative
Democrat
Moderate
27
What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Republic
Dictatorship
28
A president's term in office is
must be confirmed by either house of congress
is twice as long as that of a senator
is limited to a maximum of three terms
is twice as long as that of a representative
29
A presidential power granted by the US Constitution is
grant a pardon
judicial review
pass laws
establish courts
30
What is a filibuster?
a hold on a bill
a method of defeating a bill
unanimous consent
a method of supporting a bill
31
Which body of congress is elected every 2 years?
the Senate
the president
the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
32
An important goal of Freedom Summer was to
register more young people between 18 and 21 to vote
encourage the passage of the 26th Amendment
aid African-Americans in registering to vote
work toward financial reform in candidate campaigns
33
Who is likely to self-identify as a Republican?
white, working class, man who lives in New York City
African-American, middle class women who lives in Atlanta
white middle class, religious woman who lives in the suburbs
Hispanic working class man who lives in Philadelphia
34
The process through which individuals learn their political beliefs?
interest groups
political socialization
political efficacy
political culture
35
The 14th Amendment did away with the Three-Fifths Compromise by stating that
interstate commerce could not be taxed
legislative representation is based entirely on population
every individual counted as a whole person
the people should directly elect the president
36
What kind of poll uses leading questions in order to encourage a particular response?
random poll
exit poll
push poll
straw poll
37
The Founders created a federal system of government because they
didn't want the president to become as powerful as a monarch
wanted power split between the national and state government
wanted individuals to have the right to a fair/speedy trail
believe representation in Congress be based on population
38
To protect freedom of religion, the founders established a separation of _____ and state.
courts
citizens
governors
church
39
Someone wants government to act on issues like climate change and homelessness would like be a
Libertarian
Democrat
Republican
Reform
40
What is one obstacle for a third party in the US?
presidential elections
financing campaigns
outcome of national elections
single issue parties
41
Who is a constituent?
A proposed law
A private meeting if party leaders
The action or process of inheriting a title or office
A person whom a congressperson has been elected to represent
42
A moderate-conservative might make which of the following statements?
Humans could not possibly have any effect on the environment
People on welfare abuse the system, so the system shut down
Everyone should have the right to control their own bodies
People should be free to live but sometimes they need help
43
Citizens are most likely going to agree with candidates who
agree with them on major issues
have been recalled in a previous election
take the least amount from of money from SuperPACs.
have lifestyles that are similar to their own
44
Why is the Fourteenth Amendment important?
It established citizenship for African Americans
It established the right to petition
It established freedom of speech
It established the right of asembly
45
How long is a president's term and how many terms can he/she be elected
4 years
4 years and 2 terms
2 years and 4 terms
6 years and 2 terms
46
Which of the following serve the longest terms, as specified in the Constitution
members of the House of Representatives
members of the US Senate
mayors
presidents
47
The 26th Amendment greatly increased the number of Americans eligible to vote by
eliminating discriminatory voting laws
passing grandfather clauses
requiring voters to pass a literacy test
lowering the voting age to 18
48
People who believe that they can have an impact on Government and public policy have political
culture
efficacy
socialization
opinions
49
If citizens can collect signatures to place on the ballot a proposed law they have created a/an
initiative
legislative referendum
popular referendum
grandfather clause
50
Who chooses the President if neither candidate wins a majority of electoral college votes?
the people revote
the house of representatives
the state
the senate
51
Who is President of the Senate?
the Vice President
the Speaker of the House
the President
the First Lady
52
To become a member of a particular party, one must do which of these?
run as a candidate
serve as a party leader
call yourself a member
hold fundraising events
53
Which is the correct required sequence of steps to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Madison introduced, the house modified and Congress enforced
Madison introduced, Congress approved, and states ratified
Madison introduced, states approved, and the Senate modified
Madison introduced, states ratify and Congress enforces
54
What is a caucus?
a meeting of party members to choose a candidate
an appeal
the highest number of votes in an election.
a person whose views tend to be moderate?
55
Which of these examples highlights a disadvantage of the federal system of government?
States can obtain funds from the federal government.
Federal and state agencies can collaborate on homelessness.
Different levels of government can handle different problems
Looser federal laws are enforced over stricter ones.
56
An important event in women's suffrage was when
limits were placed on campaign contributions
the 26th Amendment was ratified
President Woodrow Wilson reversed his opinion on the topic
literacy tests and grandfather clauses were outlawed
57
Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?
A community constructs a municipal water treatment plant
The Marines hold drives to collect toys during the holidays
Officers screen visitors for weapons at the
Firefighters hold infant car seat clinics in fire stations
58
Public officials are often responsive to public opinion because
it is the law they have to meet every public need
they want to help the citizens who elected them
they are not allowed to express their own views
they are competing with officials from other political areas
59
In what kinds of cases is procedural due process most often used?
civil law
criminal law
real estate law
family law
60
By agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights
Fears of an overly powerful state government
Fears of an overly powerful national government
Anti-Federalists were adding the ideas of Mr. Montesquieu.
the Founders were adding the ideas of William Blackstone.
61
How can we solicit votes?
causus
canvass
petition
moderate
62
How many times has the US Constitution been amended?
10
40
5
27
63
What House Committee decides which bills go to the floor for a vote?
the Senate
the House Rules Committee
the House of Representatives
a sub-committee
64
What protections are guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?
Freedom of Speach
Ended Slavery
Protects citizens for unreasonable searches
Right to Bear Arms
65
How do the goals of socialism differ from the goals of capitalism?
Only capitalism strives to award workers fair wages
Only socialism works to prevent government interference
Only socialism has the goal of serving the society
Only capitalism stresses private ownership of business
66
What is a political action committee PAC?
the right to vote
an organization formed to provide support for a candidate
a voting district
the use of ideas to influence opinions
67
What is revenue?
an agreement
the money the government collects from taxes
rights that everyone has
a house committee
68
How does Congress define a bill?
a legislative agenda
a proposed law
a law
committee work
69
The committees of the House of Representatives perform most________ activity.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Constitutional
70
How is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 related to the 15th Amendment
15th Amendment increased rights that were granted by the VRA
Both establish term limits for the president and Congressmen
Both established limits on campaign spending/contributions
The VRA guaranteed African-Americans granted by the 15th Am
71
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could
establish post offices, but could not levy taxes.
declare war, but not make treaties
levy taxes but couldn't establish an executive branch.
force you to follow the law, but couldn't establish courts
72
The Articles of the Confederation include the Supremacy Clause which states that
people shall be free from unlawful search and seizures
Supreme Court Justices pass amendments to the Constitution
the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States
laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law
73
In a true free market economy, which of the following would occur?
Workers would obtain fair wages by law
Safety regulations would offer consumer protections
Successful producers would be given tax breaks
Access to natural resources would be uncontrolled
74
Which is considered an unscientific attempt to measure public opinion?
push poll
straw poll
political efficacy
exit poll
75
What must happen before a local government can be established?
The state government must issue a local charter
Citizens must vote on a mayor to run the local government
The federal government mut
Local officials must hold elections for city offices

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