If the Supreme Court declares an action taken by the president to be unconstitutional, it has:

Exercised the power of judicial review

Which of the following is not an example of the separation of powers principle?

Congress gets a 2/3 vote & overrides a veto

A constitutional monarchy can be described as a government with:

a hereditary ruler that often serves as a symbolic leader

Making treaties with foreign countries and delivering the State of the Union address are:

Powers belonging to the President

Which best summarizes the Social Contract Theory?

The people give up certain freedoms in return for protection

Interest groups are focused primarily on:

Promoting the views of their members through lobbyists

What happens if or when a state law conflicts with a national/federal law?

The state must yield to the federal government

Which of the following best explains the purpose of primary elections?

Choosing a candidate to represent the party

The purpose of the checks & balances system is to:

Keep 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful

Which of the following statements about Brown v. Board of Education is not correct?

It confirmed the precedent set in the Plessy case

Which of the following is an example of a check on legislative power?

The president vetoes a law passed by Congress

Which best describes the national government formed under the Articles of Confederation?

A legislature with very limited power

Which best explains the goals/focus of a political party like the Democrats/Republicans?

Educating/motivating voters & recruiting candidates

A labor union is focused on:

Getting the best pay, benefits package, etc. for its members

Which of the following best describes the jurisdiction of the US Supreme Court?

Mostly appellate with limited original

Which best explains why candidates will ignore certain states during a presidential election?

Their party is historically weak in those states

Which headline best illustrates an example of checks and balances?

Senate Confirms New Secretary of Defense

Lobbyists attempt to influence government policy by:

Contacting lawmakers on behalf of interest groups

Our natural or unalienable rights cannot be taken from us by the government and they are:

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Members of minority groups in the United States:

Have a voice, but little control of the political process

The purpose of most laws in the United States is to:

Provide public safety & protect property rights

Which of the following explains why the Constitution is considered to be a living document?

It explains how the document can be amended

Which of the following is the best example of popular sovereignty?

Missourians utilize a referendum to reject a law

Which of the following is an example of federalism?

States are responsible for issuing marriage licenses

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1
If the Supreme Court declares an action taken by the president to be unconstitutional, it has:
Done something incredibly reckless & stupid
Confirmed the power of the supremacy clause
Initiated the process of impeaching the president
Exercised the power of judicial review
2
Which of the following is not an example of the separation of powers principle?
The president nominates a new Secretary of State
The president agrees to a treaty with Mexico
Congress gets a 2/3 vote & overrides a veto
The Court applies its interpretation of a law to a case
3
The lawmaking body of the Missouri State Government is called the:
General Assembly
Council of Legislators
Legislative Assembly
General Council
4
A constitutional monarchy can be described as a government with:
a nutjob leader that restricts the freedoms of the people
an elected head of state that has total control
a hereditary ruler that has unlimited power to rule
a hereditary ruler that often serves as a symbolic leader
5
Making treaties with foreign countries and delivering the State of the Union address are:
Powers belonging to the Secretary of State
Implied Powers
Reserved Powers
Powers belonging to the President
6
Which best summarizes the Social Contract Theory?
Socially acceptable behavior is required for gov't officials
The people give up certain freedoms in return for protection
The people can petition the government for change
The people participate with the government's blessing
7
Interest groups are focused primarily on:
Raising money for charitable causes
Exposing the mistakes made by government officials
Protecting the salaries, benefits, etc. of their members
Promoting the views of their members through lobbyists
8
Thomas Hobbes was a strong supporter of:
Absolute Monarchies
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Constitutional Monarchies
9
What happens if or when a state law conflicts with a national/federal law?
State officials must appear before the Supreme Court
Absolutely nothing. The states can do whatever they want
The federal government must change its law
The state must yield to the federal government
10
Which of the following best explains the purpose of primary elections?
Testing the candidate's message with undecided voters
Increasing party membership & raising money
Selecting a vice presidential nominee
Choosing a candidate to represent the party
11
The power to declare war rests in the hands of:
the Cabinet
the President
Congress
the National Security Council
12
The purpose of the checks & balances system is to:
Keep 1 branch of government from becoming too powerful
Prohibit Congress from abusing the implied powers
Guarantee the executive branch is the most powerful
Maintain the supremacy of the federal government
13
Which of the following statements about Brown v. Board of Education is not correct?
It called for the integration of schools throughout the US
It was a big victory for the Civil Rights Movement
It overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine
It confirmed the precedent set in the Plessy case
14
Which state official plays a role similar to that of the VP in the MO General Assembly?
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
Governor
Chief Justice of the MO Supreme Court
15
The US Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review through its decision in:
McCulloch v. Maryland
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
16
In a parliamentary system, the chief executive is chosen:
By a select group of governors from around the country
Using an indirect method similar to the Electoral College
Through a popular vote of the people
By the legislature
17
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:
Guarantee the supremacy of the national government
Protect individual freedoms
Highlight contributions made by Enlightenment philosophers
Establish the principle of popular sovereignty
18
Which of the following is an example of a check on legislative power?
Congress overrides a veto by getting a 2/3 vote
The president vetoes a law passed by Congress
The SC declares an executive order to be unconstitutional
The Senate rejects the president's choice for a SC justice
19
The official population count, which is used to determine the # of seats per state in the HOR:
Referendum
Census
Political Representation Survey
Petition
20
The elastic or "necessary & proper" clause is the source of the ____________ powers.
Implied
Expressed
Concurrent
Reserved
21
All of the following are required civic responsibilities except:
Voting
Paying taxes
Obeying the laws of the land
Reporting for jury duty if called
22
Which of the following powers does not belong to the US Congress?
Declare war
Regulate trade
Collect taxes
Make treaties
23
Which best describes the national government formed under the Articles of Confederation?
Was able to collect taxes, but couldn't do much else
A powerful central government that could regulate trade
Featured a strong executive branch, but no court system
A legislature with very limited power
24
Which best explains the goals/focus of a political party like the Democrats/Republicans?
Exposing corruption within the government
Educating/motivating voters & recruiting candidates
Destroying those pesky 3rd party candidates
Protecting the political rights of minority groups
25
Which principle is emphasized most clearly throughout the Bill of Rights?
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
26
A labor union is focused on:
Creating job opportunities for minority groups
Getting its members to embrace their civic duties
Eliminating the social security system
Getting the best pay, benefits package, etc. for its members
27
Which of the following best describes the jurisdiction of the US Supreme Court?
Appellate Only
Concurrent
Exclusive
Mostly appellate with limited original
28
Which best explains why candidates will ignore certain states during a presidential election?
Visiting states with less than 20 electoral votes is dumb
Their campaign manager is an idiot
Their party is historically weak in those states
Campaign rules require them to ignore at least 5 states
29
A HS student council where each class elects 4 representatives to help make decisions is a:
Parliamentary System
Republic
Direct Democracy
Dictatorship
30
The Magna Carta limited the power of the king & included guarantees similar to those in the:
15th amendment
1st amendment
5th amendment
4th amendment
31
Which headline best illustrates an example of checks and balances?
House Passes Health Care Legislation
Senate Confirms New Secretary of Defense
President Sends Troops to Afghanistan
Supreme Court Rejects Case
32
Lobbyists attempt to influence government policy by:
Contacting lawmakers on behalf of interest groups
Participating in voter registration projects
Educating the entire population on the flaws of the system
Organizing protest rallies throughout the country
33
Our natural or unalienable rights cannot be taken from us by the government and they are:
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and suffrage
Freedom and the pursuit of happiness
Participation and property
34
Members of minority groups in the United States:
Are frequently denied basic rights such as voting
Have a voice equal to that of the majority on certain issues
Have a voice, but little control of the political process
Can be denied their natural rights by the government
35
If someone is not allowed to speak with their lawyer on a regular basis, we have a violation of
the writ of habeas corpus
the 8th amendment
due process
the 4th amendment
36
The purpose of most laws in the United States is to:
Provide public safety & protect property rights
Guarantee the supremacy of the national government
Protect the interests of minority groups
Advance the cause of certain special interest groups
37
Which of the following explains why the Constitution is considered to be a living document?
It relies on the principle of federalism
It features a system of checks & balances
It's based on Locke's consent of the governed idea
It explains how the document can be amended
38
A boss who doesn't call tons of meetings or check up on people constantly has a:
Authoritarian Leadership Style
Decent chance of getting fired before the weekend
Democratic Leadership Style
Laissez-Faire Leadership Style
39
Which of the following constitutional amendments is not related to the expansion of suffrage?
19th
26th
15th
22nd
40
Which of the following is part of the executive branch?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Attorney General
President Pro Temp of the Senate
41
Which of the following concepts/terms is most closely related to direct democracy?
Referendum
Primary Election
the Electoral College
Republic
42
The principle being violated if government officials are allowed to operate outside the law is:
Rule of Law
Federalism
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
43
Which of the following is the best example of popular sovereignty?
A concerned citizen petitions the government about a concern
The Senate confirms a new Chief Justice
Missourians utilize a referendum to reject a law
Congress passes immigration reform law
44
Which of the following is an example of federalism?
The Supreme Court refuses to hear a case on appeal
States are responsible for issuing marriage licenses
The Senate confirms a new associate justice
Congress passes new civil rights legislation
45
Which of the following is a reserved power?
Issuing driver's licenses
Declaring war
Printing Money
Regulating trade

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