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Semester I Final American Studies 2019 Part I
Semester I Final American Studies 2019 Part I
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1st half of exam review for sem 1 final 2019
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The Declaration of Independence can be divided into 4 sections 1)Social Contract theory, 2)Attempts to reconcile,
3. threats of revolution, 4.signatures.
3. threats of revolution, 4. declaring of independence.
list of grievances, 4. declaring independence.
3. list of grievances, 4. signatures.
2
Why has the US Constitution been used for over 200 years?
The American people place great trust in their original government document
Because Americans like to stay with their traditions.
It is a very flexible document due to the elastic clause.
To speak of crafting another document is treason.
3
Who are citizens actually voting for during the November 8, 2019 election?
All of the above
delegates to the electoral college
President of the United States
Representatives at the local level
4
All of the following are
expressed powers
of Congress EXCEPT
issuing bills of attainder
coining money
calling out national defense
declaring war
5
At what age may an American citizen vote in national & state elections?
21
18
25
16
6
The highest form of law in the United States is
Supreme Court
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
President
7
A government that is NOT all-powerful is a(n)
balanced government.
limited government.
representative government.
ordered government.
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Social Contract theory says people have the right to alter or abolish a government if
it is a limited monarchy.
if favors one religion over another.
it violates natural, unalienable rights.
it becomes involved in entangling alliances.
9
Factors that maintained the 2-Party system in US over time include single-member districts,electoral college, custom, ..
Unlimited campaign spending
A short time to vote on election day.
Winner-Take-All Elections
State dominance over election law.
10
According to the Constitution, the PRIMARY role of Congress is to
choose presidential appointees
amend the Constitution
allocate presidential revenue
write and enact laws
11
First amendment protection of freedom of assembly is the right to engage in
peaceful associations in public.
clear and present dangers.
picketing on private property.
hate crimes.
12
How are the number of votes a state recieves in the electoral college determined?
# of single-member districts each state has
# of senators + # of representatives
Based strictly on population
Based on equal #s for all 50 states
13
What types of governments tend to have one-party systems?
Socialist
Constitutional Monarchy or Republic
Authoritarian
Democracies
14
The legislative & executive branches are independent of each other in a
parliamentary system
confederate system
unitary system
presidential system
15
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause mean?
allows young citizens to apply for credit cards
states must honor laws/documents of others
gives hiring preferences to minorities
Prevents fugitives from escaping the law
16
A person gives up complete freedom in exchange for protection and the right to own property under
force theory
Divine Right of Kings
Social Contract Theory
evolutionary theory
17
How does the amendment process represent "federalism"? It typically involves proposals at the
national level and is ratified at national level.
state level and ratified at the state level
state level and ratified at national level
national level and is ratified at the state level
18
Dividing the government into 3 branches is known as
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
a constitutional government
19
Why were colonial boycotts of British goods effective measures of protest during the colonial period?
They caused King George to apologize.
They lowered the cost of imports.
They convinced British to be loyalists.
They reduced British profits.
20
Which if the following groups cannot vote in US elections?
18-year olds
convicted felons
women
Asian-Americans
21
The process by which a person born in a foreign country becomes a citizen of the United States is called
Patrification
Americanization
Justification
Naturalization
22
How does a political party act as a "watchdog" towards the party in power?
It holds secret meetings to do business.
It oversees all actions to keep things legal/ beneficial to the voters.
It spreads countless lies about them.
It blocks every effort to reform the law.
23
What document includes John Locke's philosophy of social contract?
The Bill of Rights
US Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
24
What is NOT a purpose of government listed in the Preamble?
provide for the common defense
establish justice
secure the blessings of liberty
protect religious freedom
25
The United States Congress is bicameral which means
There are 2 houses in Congress.
Members may only serve for 2 terms.
There are two leaders in each house.
There are 2 members for each state.
