The Declaration of Independence

cut off America's association with Britian.

Which of the following is the best example illustrating the dangers of majority rule?

A Southern state passes laws discriminating against blacks

Which of the following best describes how the Pres. is chosen under the Electoral College sys.

the pres is select by an elected group of delegates

The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?

purposes for writing the Constitution

The thinkers of the Enlightenment all agreed that

human reason was the best way to solve problems.

In the early 1800s, the Supreme Court ruled in cases like McCulloch v. Maryland

national law is supreme to state law

In a representative democracy ___________make laws and in a direct dem. __________ make laws

elected leaders; individual citizens

Marbury vs. Madison established judicial review which is described as

established the Court's right to say an act of Cong. illegal

Which of the following best illustrates the constitutional principle of representation?

The House of Representatives is elected by the people

Which of the following best defines popular sovereingty?

The ultimate source of Govt. authority is the people

The Virginia plan called for, the New Jersey plan called for

3 branches of government; a two house congress.

What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention?

To fix the Articles of Confederation.

The "full faith and credit" clause of Article IV of the Constitution guarantees that

contracts made in one state are still valid in another.

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1
The Declaration of Independence
established the rule of law in America.
was an important example of a social contract.
cut off America's association with Britian.
was America's first attempt at self-government.
2
Whe biggest problem with the Articles of Confederation was it's
inability to impose taxes
permanent standing army.
unwillingness to recognize state's rights.
strong central government.
3
Under the Articles of Confederation
the different parts of Cong. were based on different ways.
representation was based on the physical size of the state.
each state had one vote.
representation was based on the population of the state.
4
What is it called when you are arrested for no reason and treated badly by police?
eminent domain
due process
ex post facto
popular sovereignty
5
Which political philosopher was in favor of life, liberty, and ownership of property?
Chris Brown
Thomas Hobbes
Eric Raven
John Locke
6
Which of the following is the best example illustrating the dangers of majority rule?
Congress launches an investigation against a corrupt gov.
The United States invades China
A state raises taxes on all of its citizens
A Southern state passes laws discriminating against blacks
7
Which historical document stated the king was not above the law?
Obamacare
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
8
Which of the following best describes how the Pres. is chosen under the Electoral College sys.
the pres. is chosen by the legislatures of individual state
the pres is select by an elected group of delegates
the pres is elected directly by the people
the pres. is nominated by the HOR; confirmed by Senate
9
Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?
Article II
Article I, Section 8
The first ten Amendments
Amendments 17-26
10
The Founding Fathers put the legislative branch into Article I of the Constitution because...
It was the first item on their agenda
It was the most important
The Southern states argued for it
It was a favorite of George Washington
11
The Preamble to the Constitution lists which of the following?
guidelines for interpreting the Constitution
steps for amending the Constitution
procedures for ratifying the Constitution
purposes for writing the Constitution
12
A government practicing laissez-faire policies is most likely to
leave private business alone.
regulate interstate commerce.
provide a military.
be run by a dictatorship.
13
A person cannot be arrested for breaking a law if it's not a crime when the action took place
because it's not that serious.
because of ex post facto.
because of double Jeopardy.
because of Bill of Attainder.
14
The Process of Amending the Constitution involves both
the states and the supreme court.
the Congress and the states.
the President and the congress.
the Supreme court and the President.
15
The idea of representative government first developed in ancient
Israel
Rome
Egypt
Greece
16
In the United States the "Supreme law of the land" is
congress
Constitution
truth of law
people
17
The thinkers of the Enlightenment all agreed that
human reason was the best way to solve problems.
if you don't know flip a coin.
democracy was the most effective form of government.
the U.S. was right in leaving the British.
18
In the early 1800s, the Supreme Court ruled in cases like McCulloch v. Maryland
national law is supreme to state law
the necessary and proper clause was a restriction on poer
the Supreme Court has no power to judge const. issues
federalism should be state-centered
19
In a representative democracy ___________make laws and in a direct dem. __________ make laws
elected leaders; individual citizens
a single dictator; multiple elite leaders
the people; someone other than the people
people with money; people with political inflluence
20
Marbury vs. Madison established judicial review which is described as
allowed the courts to intervene between two states.
stopped courts from overiding a federal precedent.
claimed the court could order the president to follow a law.
established the Court's right to say an act of Cong. illegal
21
An authoritarian leader is best described as one who
passes gas at a funeral.
reflects the will of the
is not elected
controls everything in the country.
22
A bicameral legislature is a
place where caramel is made for apples.
3 house legislature.
one house legislature.
a two house legislature.
23
Which of the following best illustrates the constitutional principle of representation?
the Supreme Court hears cases that comes before it.
the states have some power under the constitution
the President can nominate his advisors
The House of Representatives is elected by the people
24
Which political philosopher favored dividing power into separate branches?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
25
A type of legislative power shared between the national and state governments is known as
reserved power
delegated power
expressed power
concurrent power
26
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" and as the main author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
27
A power given to the states is known as a(n)...
concurrent power
delegated power
reserved power
expressed power
28
Which of the following best defines popular sovereingty?
elected leaders work through the Govt. to serve the people
The ultimate source of Govt. authority is the people
Govt. is based on laws that apply to all people
The powers of Govt. are limited by the people
29
The Virginia plan called for, the New Jersey plan called for
a two house legislature; a supreme court.
3 branches of government; a two house congress.
a three panel executive; a single president.
an upper house; a confederal national government.
30
Which of the following tried to convince states to ratify the constitution after it was written
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Conscience
31
What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention?
To discuss the problem of slavery in the colonies.
To fix the Articles of Confederation.
To free America from the British.
To draft a new government for the U. S.
32
The "full faith and credit" clause of Article IV of the Constitution guarantees that
contracts made in one state are still valid in another.
the Nat.government is arranged according to 3 branches.
All American citizens are protected by American law.
the states have a say in amending the Constitution.

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